opening of the palace and gardens
The Palace of Versailles, the Gardens and the Trianon estate are currently open.
In July and August, the groves of the gardens are open every day (except Mondays) with the Musical Fountains shows and Musical Gardens shows (see the agenda). Access to the gardens is subject to a fee.
Access to the Palace of Versailles is possible with a time-stamped ticket, preferably booked through the online ticketing service.
Passport
This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles (Palace,...
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This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and the gardens). Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.
It includes :
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the estate of Trianon;
- the temporary exhibitions;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show in the Gardens;
- the Park.
To make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.
Please note that the opening hours of the groves are different from the opening hours for water and music. Please check in advance on this page.
The Gardens close exceptionally at 5:30 p.m. on days of Night Fountains Shows from June to September as well as Friday July 14, Tuesday August 15 and Saturday September 23. The Passport ticket with timed entry does not guarantee access to the Night Fountains shows.
Ticket valid for one entry into the Gardens, through the Honour Courtyard of the Palace or the gates of Little Venice, the Menagerie, Neptune or the Dragon. Please note that a second entry is possible, but only through a different gate than the one used for the first entry.
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
Passport
This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and the gardens). Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.
It includes :
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the estate of Trianon;
- the temporary exhibitions;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show in the Gardens;
- the Park.
To make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.
Please note that the opening hours of the groves are different from the opening hours for water and music. Please check in advance on this page.
The Gardens close exceptionally at 5:30 p.m. on days of Night Fountains Shows from June to September as well as Friday July 14, Tuesday August 15 and Saturday September 23. The Passport ticket with timed entry does not guarantee access to the Night Fountains shows.
Ticket valid for one entry into the Gardens, through the Honour Courtyard of the Palace or the gates of Little Venice, the Menagerie, Neptune or the Dragon. Please note that a second entry is possible, but only through a different gate than the one used for the first entry.
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
Rates on Musical Gardens and Fountains Show days
Palace ticket
This ticket guarantees access to the palace of Versailles. Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the temporary exhibitions;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Park.
In order for you to make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.
From April 1st, the Palace Gardens are only accessible on days when Musical Fountains Shows or Musical Gardens are not in session. The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
Rates
Estate of Trianon ticket
This ticket guarantees access to the estate of Trianon (including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the Queen's Hamlet and their gardens) starting at noon.
It includes access to :
- the estate of Trianon;
- the tempory exibitions presented there;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Park.
From April 1st, the Palace Gardens are only accessible on days when Musical Fountains Shows or Musical Gardens are not in session. The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and the Gardens).
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
Rates
For holders of the "1 year at Versailles" card and for Friends of Versailles, time reservations are not required.
Protect myself and others
Health Advice
The following measures can help you protect yourself (and others) from the virus:
- Wash your hands very often or use hydro-alcoholic gel;
- Use single-use tissues, and then throw them away;
- Cough and sneeze into your arm or into a tissue;
- Do not shake hands or greet people with kisses on the cheek;
- Avoid touching your face;
- Respect social distancing: you should remain further than a metre from others;
- Wear a mask wherever it is obligatory to do so as well as in situations where social distancing cannot be respected;
- Limit social contacts as much as possible (and to a maximum of six people);
- Air rooms for ten minutes, three times a day.
TousAntiCovid application
At the Estate of Versailles, use the TousAntiCovid application :
- TousAntiCovid is an application enriched with access to factual and health information on the epidemic. It allows the user to be alerted or to alert others in case of exposure to Covid-19. The user can thus act directly for his or her health and that of others by contributing to breaking the transmission chains and slowing the spread of the virus.
- The application respects the privacy of users, storing only the proximity history of a mobile phone and no other data. Moreover, the use of TousAntiCovid is voluntary and each user is free to activate and deactivate it as the situation requires.
The TousAntiCovid application is available for download at :
All Coronavirus information can be found on the Government’s special website.
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about the Coronavirus COVID-19 non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator)
Please note that the toll-free hotline service cannot give medical advice.
