Welcome to Versailles

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19°C - 30°C

The Palace

From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France

Open from 9:00 am to 6:30 pmAttendance: average

The estate of Trianon

A place of intimacy

Open from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pmAttendance: low

The Gardens

The art of perspective

Open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pmMusical Fountains Shows

The Park

A haven of greenery

Open from 7:00 am to 8:30 pmAttendance: low

Digital

Prepare your visit

Palace of Versailles App

The free app is available for both smartphones and tablets. It includes the audio tours of the Palace, the Gardens, the Trianon Estate and the Gallery of Coaches. It includes also an interactive map of the Estate.

Opening

Weekends

Special opening of the Gallery of Coaches

Located in the the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches exceptionally reopens its doors to visitors, free of charge, every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 12.30pm to 6.30pm.

Opening

Weekends

Exceptional opening of the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery

The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery, located in the Small Stables, opens its doors, free of charge, from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm every day of the week (except Mondays) for the duration of the Architecture and Landscape Biennial. Discover a series of casts from the Musée du Louvre’s cast collection and some original marble statues from the Gardens.

Life on the Estate

From April 1st

Special opening of The Royal Tennis Court

On 20 June 1789, the Royal Tennis Court of Versailles played a major part in French history. From being a royal sports hall during the reign of Louis XIV, it became synonymous with the foundation of French democracy and will be forever linked to a key episode in the French Revolution.

From April 1st to October 30th

Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens

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Mobile Application

Rabbids at Versailles

The Rabbids have invaded the Gardens of Versailles! You have to repair the damage and flush them out to send them back where they came from!

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guided tours

During guided tours, a speaker from the Palace invites you into lesser known locations otherwise closed to the visitors. You can also book online tours to discover the backstage of the Castle from your home!

Life on the estate

Wild Versailles
Jérémie Villet

The Palace of Versailles invites a wildlife photographer, Jérémie Villet to capture Versailles' wildlife. The photographer sets out on the trail of the animals of the Palace of Versailles. An exclusive broadcast on Instagram will present his work from 5 to 25 June 2022.

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Getting to Versailles

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Visiting Versailles

Advice and routes to better plan your visit

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Make an online donation

Take part in the history of the palace of Versailles by supporting a project that suits you: adopt a linden tree, contribute to the missions of the Palace or participate in the refurnishing of the royal apartments.

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The official Palace of Versailles app.

The free application of the Palace offers audio tours to accompany your visit to the Estate (Palace, Gardens, Trianon Estate, etc.) as well as an interactive map.

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22,000 artworks to discover online

With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all the glories of France" inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837.