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Admission to the whole Estate on an individual visit:
- The main visits in the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- The Trianon Estate: the Grand...
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Admission to the whole Estate on an individual visit:
- The main visits in the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- The Trianon Estate: the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet (Marie-Antoinette's Estate)
- The Gallery of Coaches and the gardens
24 € except on Musical Fountains
Show and Musical Gardens days
32 € on Musical Fountains Show
and Musical Gardens days
Passport
Passport 2-days
Admission to the whole Estate for 2 consecutive days:
- The main visits the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- The Trianon Estate: the...
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Admission to the whole Estate for 2 consecutive days:
- The main visits the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- The Trianon Estate: the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet (Marie-Antoinette's Estate)
- The Gallery of Coaches and the gardens
29 € except on Musical Fountains
Show and Musical Gardens days
35 € on Musical Fountains Show
and Musical Gardens days
Passport 2-days
Palace ticket
Admission for your customers on an individual visit :
- To the main visits in the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- To the Gallery of Coaches and the...
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Admission for your customers on an individual visit :
- To the main visits in the Palace of Versailles: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments and exhibitions
- To the Gallery of Coaches and the gardens except on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days
€ 21 per person
Palace ticket
Self-guided tours of the State Apartments
- With your own guide (including speaking rights)
- Access to the main circuits: the State Apartments, the Dauphin’s Apartment, Louis XV’s Daughters’ Apartments, the Palace Police Room, the Captain of the Guard’s Apartment, the Hall of...
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- With your own guide (including speaking rights)
- Access to the main circuits: the State Apartments, the Dauphin’s Apartment, Louis XV’s Daughters’ Apartments, the Palace Police Room, the Captain of the Guard’s Apartment, the Hall of Mirrors, the Gallery of Coaches, the Gallery of Sculptures and Casts, and the exhibitions
- During public opening hours
View the general conditions of sale.
Bookings at: +33 (0)1 30 83 04 05, on site or on the online ticket office.
All groups of 5 or more (except for school groups and special audiences) must be equipped with audiophones, whether inside the palace or in the grounds. If you don't have your own equipment, you can hire it on site, by phone or by selecting the Audiophone product in the online ticket office.
€21 per person
30 people maximum
Self-guided tours of the State Apartments
Self-guided tours of the Private Apartments
- With your own guide, specially trained for these tours
- Visit the Private Apartments of Louis XV – Louis XVI, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Chapel (not open to the public on unaccompanied tours)
- Admission to the main...
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- With your own guide, specially trained for these tours
- Visit the Private Apartments of Louis XV – Louis XVI, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Chapel (not open to the public on unaccompanied tours)
- Admission to the main circuits: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments, the Coach Gallery and exhibitions
- During public opening hours
Access new guidelines for reception of groups
See the terms and conditions of sale and the practical guide for self-guided tours.
Booking by email prestationguidage@crm.chateauversailles.fr.
600 € for groups of 8 to 25 people
300 € for groups of 7 people or less
Self-guided tours of the Private Apartments
Guided tours
- Led by a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
- Tours of different parts of the Palace depending on the theme, such as the State Apartments or the Hall of Mirrors, and areas not open to the public on unaccompanied...
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- Led by a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
- Tours of different parts of the Palace depending on the theme, such as the State Apartments or the Hall of Mirrors, and areas not open to the public on unaccompanied tours.
- After the tour, visitors have access to all the sites of the Estate.
- During public opening hours
Consult the practical guide for guided tours.
Tour : 1h30
600 € per group
25 people maximum per group
Guided tours
Musical season
Year round, a series of concerts, operas, recitals and ballets are presented in the most beautiful areas of the Palace: the Royal Opera, the Royal Chapel and the Hall of Mirrors, with ambitious projects by the greatest international baroque music...
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Year round, a series of concerts, operas, recitals and ballets are presented in the most beautiful areas of the Palace: the Royal Opera, the Royal Chapel and the Hall of Mirrors, with ambitious projects by the greatest international baroque music artists such as Jordi Savall, William Christie and Franco Fagioli.
Musical season
Equestrian Academy
The Academy presents its repertory show, taking the form of a new Opus each year combining the art of dressage, singing, stage fencing, kyudo (Japanese archery), and dance.
From 17 September: Saturdays at 6:00 pm
and Sundays at 3:00 pm.
Equestrian Academy
Prestige Tours
- An exceptional visit with a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
- Access to the main areas of the Palace : the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors ...
- Outside of public opening times
Reservation request by...
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- An exceptional visit with a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
- Access to the main areas of the Palace : the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors ...
- Outside of public opening times
Reservation request by e-mail at: evenements@chateauversailles.fr
Price on request
Prestige Tours
Splendorous Versailles
Versailles’s treasures down to the smallest details! Let yourself be amazed by the King’s chamber, a dazzling reflection of the King’s glory, by the sparkling Hall of Mirrors and its three hundred and fifty seven mirrors, and by all the wonders...
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Versailles’s treasures down to the smallest details! Let yourself be amazed by the King’s chamber, a dazzling reflection of the King’s glory, by the sparkling Hall of Mirrors and its three hundred and fifty seven mirrors, and by all the wonders which contributed to the fame of the Sun King’s Palace.
1h30
Enter several dates in the book form. This visit is available every
opening day except on public
holidays and on
- Motor deficiencies
- Visual impairment
Splendorous Versailles
The King's Private Apartments
Beyond the walls and ceremonial life of the State Apartment, was the Kings' Private Apartment. Discover the intimate atmosphere and refined decoration of this "small apartment” which include the Clock Room, the recently restored Corner Room, the...
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Beyond the walls and ceremonial life of the State Apartment, was the Kings' Private Apartment. Discover the intimate atmosphere and refined decoration of this "small apartment” which include the Clock Room, the recently restored Corner Room, the library and Louis XVI's Games Room.
1h30
Enter several dates in the book form. This visit is available every
opening day except on public
holidays and on
The King's Private Apartments
Marie Antoinette in private
The Queen’s Inner Rooms have reopened after several years of renovation. Tucked away behind the State Apartment, these elegantly decorated rooms underwent multiple changes. Marie-Antoinette left her mark on them in the most exquisite way. The...
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The Queen’s Inner Rooms have reopened after several years of renovation. Tucked away behind the State Apartment, these elegantly decorated rooms underwent multiple changes. Marie-Antoinette left her mark on them in the most exquisite way. The refined furniture, the paintings and art objects all reflect her personality, lifestyle and love of decoration, the arts and fashion.
NB: this visit includes numerous steps.
Price per group, maximum of 10 people depending on the space .
Booking required, contact visiteprivee@crm.chateauversailles.fr
Marie Antoinette in private
Walking tour of the Palace
The Palace of Versailles is full of true treasures that are unknown to visitors: secret passages, rooms, private apartments, bathrooms and other hidden places. In this royal residence, the symbol of absolute power and French artistic and cultural...
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The Palace of Versailles is full of true treasures that are unknown to visitors: secret passages, rooms, private apartments, bathrooms and other hidden places. In this royal residence, the symbol of absolute power and French artistic and cultural prestige, the apartments of kings, queens, mistresses and courtiers illustrate everyday life at Court and key events in France’s history.
Price per group, maximum of 10 people depending on the space
Booking required, contact visiteprivee@crm.chateauversailles.fr
Walking tour of the Palace
In the apartments of Madame du Barry, the final favourite
In direct proximity to the King’s small apartments hides a treasure: the rooms of Madame du Barry, Louis XV’s last mistress. This space, which has been recently restored, contains one of the most refined and iconic ensembles of...
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In direct proximity to the King’s small apartments hides a treasure: the rooms of Madame du Barry, Louis XV’s last mistress. This space, which has been recently restored, contains one of the most refined and iconic ensembles of 18th-century art. During your visit, immerse yourself in the history and emotion imbued in this very private space, which has been returned to its former glory.
Price per group, maximum of 10 people depending on the space
Booking required, contact visiteprivee@crm.chateauversailles.fr
In the apartments of Madame du Barry, the final favourite
Marie-Antoinette in private + Breakfast
Step into the Versailles of Marie-Antoinette. Behind the Queen's Apartments, an unsuspected suite of little rooms of rarely seen elegance reveal the queen's personal taste and a moving testimony to her real character and search for privacy....
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Step into the Versailles of Marie-Antoinette. Behind the Queen's Apartments, an unsuspected suite of little rooms of rarely seen elegance reveal the queen's personal taste and a moving testimony to her real character and search for privacy. Through doors, staircases and passageways, discover the places where she liked to seek refuge from court etiquette. This unique tour is complemented by a gourmet break.
Dates available : 9, 10, 17, 23 and 24 Novembre; 21, 22, 24, 28, 29 and 31st December at 10 a.m.
Booking only by phone : +33 1.30.83.04.05
2h
Dates according to availability.
Individual tour guides.
Marie-Antoinette in private + Breakfast
Opening hours of the Palace
Open every day except Monday
Low season (November to March) :
• 9am - 5.30pm
• last admission: 4.50pm
High season (April to October) :
• 9am - 6.30pm
• last admission: 5.45pm
Allow at least 1 hour and a half for your visit.
On busy days, it is advisable to arrive at the opening between 9 and 10 a.m. and to begin your visit with the Palace.
Getting to the Palace
Château de Versailles
Place d’Armes,
78000 Versailles
Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station
10 minutes on foot to get to the Palace
Tabs
• RER line C arrives at Versailles Château - Rive Gauche train station, just 10 minutes’ walk to the Palace.
• SNCF trains from Gare Montparnasse arrive at Versailles Chantiers train station, which is 18 minutes on foot to the Palace.
• SNCF trains from Gare Saint Lazare arrive at Versailles Rive Droite train station, 17 minutes on foot to the Palace.
Purchase two ticket (two-way trip) from your point of departure to the Versailles train station, or use a pass (Navigo, Mobilis or Paris Visite) covering zones 1 to 4, if you come from Paris.
T+ tickets cannot be used for this journey.
RER C and SNCF train times are available on www.transilien.com
Figure out your route and rates on citymapper.com
The RATP bus line 171 runs between Pont de Sèvres (terminus of the Paris metro line 9) and the Palace of Versailles in 30 minutes without traffic.
T+ tickets can be used for this journey.
Journey times and routes available on the RATP website
Access
From the A13 motorway, take exit no.5 Versailles Centre and follow the signs for the Palace of Versailles.
GPS coordinates for the Palace of Versailles: 48.48'17N and 2.07'15E
Paying parkings
There are several paying car parks. See the access and parking possibilities on the interactive map
In front of the Palace: Place d’Armes cars and coaches – open 24 hours a day (consult rates).
In the park: at the Grand Canal, Petit Trianon, Grand Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet (parking for coaches only at the Trianon crossroads)
Paying access via :
• the Queen's Gate, open to vehicles from 9am to 4.50pm or 5.50pm (depending on low or high season),
• the Saint-Anthony Gate, open to vehicles from 9am to 5.50pm (weekends only and in high season).
Parkings and disabled access
All types of admission and parking listed above are free upon presentation of proof of disability (disability card or European disabled parking permit), with reserved parking spaces.
Parking in the Main Courtyard is free for disabled people on presentation of proof of disability (disability card or European disabled parking permit).
In addition to these car parks, the car parks at the Neptune Gate and the Great Stable are accessible and free of charge for people with disabilities, on presentation of proof of disability.
Access
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Cour d'Honneur.
Tabs
The main entrance to the Place of Versailles is through the Honour Courtyard.
• If your customers have VN tickets, please tell them to go directly to Entrance A at the time indicated on their ticket.
• Self-guided groups can enter the palace at Entrance B, in the Pavillon Gabriel, on the right of the Honour Courtyard.
Locate access points on the map →
To visit only the Estate of Trianon, go directly to the entrances of the Grand or the Petit Trianon where you will also find a ticket office.
Deposit required
Due to the health measures, the left luggage service is temporarily suspended. Pushchairs and small bags are exceptionally tolerated inside the rooms.
When the left luggage service is open, some objects (pushchairs, metal baby carriers, suitcases, umbrellas ...) are not allowed inside the rooms.
Guided tours
The guided tours welcome desk is in the North Ministers’ Wing (on the right in the Honour Courtyard).
Disabled access
A pedestrian path from the Main Gate grants easy access to the Royal Gate and entrance A.
Parking in the Honour Courtyard is free for disabled people on presentation of proof of disability (disability card or European disabled parking permit).
Guide dogs and animal trainers are allowed upon presentation of proof of eligibility.
Non-motorized wheelchairs are provided free of charge for the visit of the Palace.
Access to these visit areas: the permanent collections of the Palace, the Estate of Trianon, and the temporary exhibitions, are free for people with disabilities and their companion: a reduced rate is offered for guided tours and activities "family".
For shows in the Palace, the Royal Opera House, the Royal Chapel or for the Royal Serenada, admission is via entrance B of the Palace. Those who wish to collect a ticket at the desk or buy a ticket for the show on site must use the same entrance.
For shows in the Gardens, Night Foutains Show and other end-of-day or evening shows (scheduled from June to September), access is via the Princes' Courtyard.
See entrance B and the Princes’ Courtyard on the interactive map
See the points of access on www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
More information : + 33 (0) 1 30 83 78 89 or infos@chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
The Coach Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Great Stables.
See location on the interactive map
Admission is free and it is open every Saturday and Sunday, from 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm or 6.30 pm (in low season and high season respectively).
The National Equestrian Academy of the Estate of Versauilles is located next to the Gallery of Coaches.
What’s on
Show
Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens
From 29 March to 31 October 2024, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Great Musical Waters in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 8 June to 21 September, Sunday 14 July, friday 28 June and Thursday 15 August, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.
Exhibition
Imperial silks for Versailles, a collection from the Mobilier National
From 19 March to 23 June 2024, the Grand Trianon is hosting an exhibition dedicated to an exceptional commission placed by Napoleon I with the Lyon silk manufacturers for silks to refurnish the Palace of Versailles.
Show
The 2024-2025 musical season
The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas, concerts, gala evenings and ballets in some of its exceptional spaces, including the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Check out the programme for the 2024–2025 music season at Versailles.
This summer 2024
Olympic Games: practical information and summer program
This summer, the Palace of Versailles will be hosting the equestrian events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Palace of Versailles is open throughout the Olympic period, offering a unique program of events. Find out more about the summer program.
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