Versailles questions and answers
The Versailles Passport costs €25 today and needs a time slot for the Palace. The Palace opens at 9:00 and the Estate of Trianon at 12:00. The Palace and the Estate of Trianon are closed on Mondays.
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Tickets and entry
How much are Versailles tickets?
The Versailles Passport costs €25 at today's standard adult rate. Residents or nationals of the European Economic Area pay €22.
When is Versailles free?
Versailles is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month from December to March. The next free Sunday is 6 December.
Are the Gardens of Versailles free?
Yes, the Gardens of Versailles are free every day in low season, 2 November to 31 March. High-season Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days need a ticket.
Is there a dress code at Versailles?
Yes, the Palace of Versailles requires visitors to dress appropriately. Jeans and shorts are not named in the dress rule.
Planning your day
What are the Palace of Versailles opening hours?
Today's Palace of Versailles hours are 9:00 – 17:30. On open days, you can enter the Palace until 16:45.
How do you plan one day at Versailles?
Plan your day around a 9:00 Palace visit, followed by the Gardens. The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00 for your afternoon visit.
How long to spend at the Palace of Versailles?
Allow a full day for Versailles if you want the Palace and the Estate of Trianon. The Palace route takes 90 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Versailles?
If you can choose your date, try the Palace at 9:00 or after 15:00 from Wednesday to Friday. Tuesdays and weekends are busy in high season.
Is Versailles open on Monday?
On Mondays, you can visit the Versailles Gardens and Park. The Palace and the Estate of Trianon are closed.
How far is Versailles from Paris?
The Palace of Versailles is 16 km from Paris. RER C serves Versailles Château Rive Gauche.
The Palace in figures
Who built the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV commissioned the Palace's major expansion from 1661. Louis XIII had ordered the original hunting lodge in 1623.
How big is the Palace of Versailles?
The Palace of Versailles has 2,300 rooms across 63,154 square metres. The Park covers about 800 hectares.