Passport tickets
Seasonal prices and the Palace slot for your visit
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. The Palace closes on Mondays.
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Choosing your date
What is the best day to visit the Palace of Versailles?
Tuesdays and weekends are crowded at the Palace in high season, 1 April to 1 November. If you can choose a day to visit the Palace of Versailles, try Wednesday to Friday to avoid those busy days. The Palace still requires a booked time slot.
At 9:00 or after 15:00, you are following the Palace's own visiting advice. The early slot leaves more of the day for the estate. A later slot suits a visit focused on the rooms.
On Mondays, the Palace and Trianon are closed. The same closure applies on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. If you visit Versailles on Mondays, the Gardens and Park remain open.
From 15:00, today's late Passport costs €18 at the standard rate. The standard daytime Passport costs €25. Your late ticket leaves less time before the Palace closes at 17:30.
What to do: If your dates are flexible, choose Wednesday to Friday to avoid the busy days. If you must come on a Tuesday or weekend in high season, book the 9:00 slot.
Seasonal visits
What changes between low and high season at Versailles?
| Visit detail | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Season dates | 2 November to 31 March | 1 April to 1 November |
| Passport, standard rate | €25 for estate admission | €35 on Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens days |
| Palace closing time | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Garden visit | Free entry daily; fountains off and statues covered | Paid entry on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days |
| Gardens closing time | 18:00 | Usually 20:30; earlier for some events |
| Free estate entry | First Sunday of each month from December to March |
On 6 December, the estate's next free Sunday, you still need a Palace slot. The free-admission rule covers the first Sunday of each month from December to March. Reserve your free Palace entry online.
For EEA residents or nationals, the low-season Passport costs €22. The high-season rate on daytime garden show days is €32. Your eligibility affects the ticket price as well as the season.
Garden entry is charged on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days. Your date determines the show. The official show calendar also gives early closures, which can shorten your garden visit.
Daily hours
What are the Versailles opening hours today?
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The Palace9:00 to 17:30. Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays, last admission 16:45
The Estate of Trianon12:00 to 17:30. Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays, last admission 16:45
The Gardens8:00 to 18:00. Every day
Low season, 2 November to 31 March. open, you can enter open, last admission has passed
On opening days, the Palace opens at 9:00. The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00. Last admission to the Palace is 16:45 in the current season, before its 17:30 closing time. See Palace of Versailles opening hours for seasonal schedules.
More questions about when to visit Versailles
Is it better to go to Versailles in the morning or afternoon?
Choose the 9:00 opening if you want time for the wider estate. The Palace also recommends visiting after 15:00. An afternoon slot suits a visit focused on the rooms. For the late Passport rate, book Palace entry from 15:00 in low season or 16:00 in high season.
What is the best day to visit Versailles?
We favour Wednesday to Friday when your dates are flexible. That avoids the Tuesdays and weekends the Palace identifies as crowded in high season. The Palace is closed on Mondays. If you must visit on a Tuesday or weekend, book the 9:00 opening. The Palace also suggests the afternoon after 15:00.
What is the best month to visit Versailles?
Low season suits a Palace visit if you want free garden entry. From 2 November to 31 March, the standard Passport costs €25. The fountains are off and the statues covered. The Palace closes later in high season, at 18:30. If you want fountain displays, choose a show date with the standard Passport at €35.
Is Versailles free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes, the whole estate is free on the first Sunday of the month from December to March. The next free Sunday is 6 December. You still need to book a free Palace time slot online. The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00. See when Versailles is free for the other free-admission rules.
What time does the Palace of Versailles close?
The Palace closes at 17:30 in low season. High-season closing is 18:30. Last admission is 16:45 in low season or 17:45 in high season. An earlier slot leaves room for the 90 minute Palace route. The Palace is closed on Mondays.
Can I visit Versailles without a tour?
Yes, you can visit Versailles independently with a booked Palace time slot. Today's standard Passport costs €25 for access across the estate. The free Palace app includes audio tours and a map. A guided visit suits you if you want a guide's explanation. Your ticket alone lets you set your own pace.
Booking and routes
Versailles visit planning
Palace visit
The room route and how timed entry works
Garden shows
Musical Gardens and the daytime and night fountain shows