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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: average

The Gardens

The art of perspective

Open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pmMusical Gardens

The Park

A haven of greenery

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

Shows

From April 1st to October 31th 2023 / The Gardens

Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens

From April 1st to October 31st 2023, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Great Musical Waters in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 10 June to 23 September, Friday 14 July and Tuesday 15 August, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.

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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!

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Weekends

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 Satruday and Sunday.

Free access

Weekends

Opening of the Gallery of Coaches

Located in the the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches opens its doors to all, free of charge, every weekend afternoons from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

April 1st - October 31st 2023

Fountains Show and Musical Gardens

Fountains Show Musical Gardens

Life on the estate

Reopening of Madame Du Barry’s Apartment

Madame Du Barry’s apartment covers almost 350 m2 and comprises a dozen or so rooms, some of the most ornate of which require restoration. Discover the apartment with an unforgettable guided tour!

Life on the estate

Opening of the Perfumer’s Garden

The Perfumer’s Garden represents a return to the atmosphere of 17th-century gardens. Located in the Châteauneuf Orangery, at the centre of the Estate of Trianon, this new garden features hundreds of flower essences, telling the story of the history of perfume and its uses at the Court of Versailles. This project has been developed thanks to the patronage of Maison Francis Kurkdjian.

Life on the estate

The Palace of Versailles' Mobile App

The app is completely free of charge. It includes the audioguide tours in English and an interactive map of the Estate.

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Visiting Versailles

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.