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In the estates of Versailles, Trianon and Marly, for the visitors' comfort and the protection of works, the public is requested to respect the rules of visit.

Versailles and Trianon Museum

Here are the regulations containing important points on the behavior of the visitors, as well as on the safeguarding of the estates of Versailles, Trianon and Marly.

Not permitted inside : 

  • animals, even on a leash or muzzled
  • knives, scissors and other sharp or blunt objects​​​​​​​

  • food and drink
  • flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks
  • Visitors are also asked to refrain from smoking in the museum areas, touching works and crossing barriers of visit.

To store items and enjoy your visit at your leisure, there are free left luggage facilities at the entrances of the Versailles and Trianon Palaces. Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited at left luggage cash, jewels, computers…). Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit before closing time, or will be treated as lost property.

Works on display in the permanent exhibition spaces may be photographed or filmed for private purposes, thus excluding all professional, collective or commercial uses which require the prior written permission of the President of the Establishment.

Read the full regulations for visiting the Versailles and Trianon Museum:

See the full rules of visit

 

The national estate of Versailles and Trianon

Within the Estate (the Gardens of Versailles, Park of Versailles, Marie-Antoinette’s Estate) it is expressly forbidden to:

  • bring in animals without leashes. (Animal owners are responsible for any droppings left by their animals in public places, and must clean them up immediately)
  • bring alcoholic beverages
  • damage or uproot plants
  • use, without the prior written permission, any model car
  • use any floating or aerial model, as well as any remote-controlled aircraft (including drones). Only drones of a strictly professional purpose are allowed, subject to a declaration to the prefecture and our agreement, and with proof of professional insurance covering the risks
  • take professional photographies
  • conduct surveys or studies without the prior written permission
  • distribute or sell publications, newspapers, insignia or any other object whatsoever

 

Bicycles, even pushed, are forbidden in the gardens, the Courtyards of Honour of the Palace and Palaces of Trianon, and on Marie-Antoinette’s Estate; they are permitted in the Park on the designated paths, and on the condition that they do not represent a danger to pedestrians.

All items found within the Estate are taken to the Palace, at Entrance H. After ten days, all such lost property is transferred to the Versailles police station.

Read the full regulations for visiting the national estate of Versailles and Trianon:

See the full rules of visit

 

The national estate of Marly

Read the full regulations for visiting the national estate of Marly:

See the full rules of visit

 

Practical information

In order to plan your visit at best, find the detailed opening times of the estate of Versailles, during high and low season, and the various tickets and prices.
Read the conditions for free admission.

 

From March 25

Virtual Reality: The Sun King’s Lost Gardens

For the first time, the Palace of Versailles is opening its doors for an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey back in time! Immerse yourself in 1682 and join André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener, on a special tour of specific groves of the gardens which are no existing anymore. 

Show

The Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens

From April 1 to October 31 2025, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Musical Fountains Show in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 7 June to 20 September, Monday 14 July and Friday 15 August, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.

Plan my visit

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!

Find your way

Where are the picnic areas ? Where to find the toilets ?

Explore the interactive map

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.

More information