Heat wave at Versailles

Please note that there is no air conditioning inside the Palace, the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon.

visit advices

Here are a few practical tips to make sure your visit goes as smoothly as possible:

• Carry a water bottle to keep regularly hydrated
• Apply sun cream 
• Cover up with light clothing and wear a cap or hat
• Avoid staying alone

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Adapt your visit to hot weather

Drinking water fountains

To avoid deshydratation, drink regularly and use free drinking water points in the outdoor areas of the estate where you can fill your water bottles.

Localisation of the drinking water fountains

Refreshments and food

There are plenty of fresh drinks outlets in the Versailles estate. During the summer, takeaway stands also sell freshly squeezed orange juice and ice creams, making them the perfect place to take a break in the shadow.

You can also have a break in the Angelina tea room inside the Palace.

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Fresh spaces in the Estate

There are several shaded areas in the gardens to cool off during your visit. In very hot weather, we recommend that you use these areas.

The coolest groves in the gardens:

• Queen's grove,
• the King's garden,
• the Enceladus grove,
• the Dauphin's grove,
• the Girandole grove.

Other indoor venues can also be a great way to cool off:

• The Gallery of Coaches : open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 12:30pm to 6:30pm (last admission 5:45 pm). Free access.
• The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery : open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 12:30pm to 6:30pm (last admission 5:45 pm). Free access.
• The Petit Trianon and its gardens : open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 6:30 pm. Free access for under 18 and under 26 of the European Union.

In the gardens of the Palace, you can also cool off in the Orangery and take a lunch break in the shade of the Marmousets Hall.

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