The Gallery of the History of the Palace

FOUR CENTURIES OF HISTORY

With its three palaces, its gardens and its park, the Estate of Versailles is certainly a complex site in terms of its topography and history. From when the very first stone was laid during the reign of Louis XIII to the revival of the Palace in the 19^th century, Versailles, its gardens and its estate have been admired across the world for 400 years.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TOUR

Since 2009, thanks to our partnership with Google Arts & Culture, the rooms have been organised by theme and chronology way to reflect the main stages in the creation and transformation of the royal residence.

From the hunting lodge of Louis XIII to the estate as we know it today, the gallery retraces the history of the Palace through works of art drawn from Versailles’ collections. Paintings, copies of old engravings and models complete this visitor tour.

A new tour

In this gallery, which has been entirely redesigned and reorganised, more than a hundred works from the museum’s collections are on display, along with numerous recent acquisitions and works previously kept in storage that are being shown for the first time.

Thanks to this special artistic collection and its unique staging, Versailles can be appreciated in all its forms. Portraits, busts, furniture, views of the gardens and digital content combine to enhance the visitor experience.

Some works from the Château history gallery

Find all the works of the collections

Reopening

The Gallery of the History of the Palace will be open for free preview visits during the European Heritage Days – on 15 (night-time opening), 16 and 17 September 2023.

The gallery will then be open as part of the tour route from Thursday, 21 September 2023.

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Patrons and supporters

With the patronage of M. and Mme Evan Spiegel and Free – Groupe Iliad

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Practical information

The Gallery of the History of the Palace can be visited with a “Passport” ticket or a “Palace” ticket (apart from on the European Heritage Days 2023, when access is free and does not require a reservation).

Passport

This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles.

32 €

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24 €

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Passport

This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles.

32 €

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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 Royal Tennis Court;
• the Gardens (until 31 October, single admission during the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show, ticket valid for one entry);
• 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.

The Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens close at 5.30pm on 27, 29, 30 and 31 October.

High season rate

32 € Buy

Low season rate

24 € Buy

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Palace ticket

This ticket gives you access to the Palace.

21 €

Buy

Palace ticket

This ticket gives you access to the Palace.

21 €

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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 in the Palace;
• the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend); 
• the Royal Tennis Court;
• the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
• the Park.

The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).

Tickets can also be purchased on site subject to availability.

Rates

21 € Buy

• Motor deficiencies
• Hearing impaired
• Mental disabilities
• Visual impairment