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View towards the Palace across the Grand Canal

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. Allow 30 minutes on foot from the Palace to the Estate of Trianon.

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Palace room count2,300Across 63,154 square metres →Hall of Mirrors length73 metres357 mirrors inside the gallery →Walk to Trianon30 minutesFrom the Palace, or 20 minutes by little train →

Palace rooms

How many rooms are in the Palace of Versailles?

The Palace of Versailles contains 2,300 rooms across 63,154 square metres. Your Palace visit follows a route through part of that room total. Allow 90 minutes for your visit through the main Palace rooms.

The museum holds over 6,000 paintings and 3,000 sculptures. The King's State Apartment is a series of 7 rooms used for the sovereign's official acts.

The Gallery of Great Battles measures 120 metres by 13 metres. The gallery occupies almost the entire first floor of the South Wing. The Hall of Mirrors is 73 metres long.

Arched windows and chandeliers along the Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors runs 73 metres from end to end

Room and landscape measurements

Palace of Versailles room and grounds sizes

Room or outdoor areaMeasurement
Palace rooms2,300 rooms across 63,154 square metres
Hall of MirrorsLength: 73 metres. Mirrors: 357. Windows: 17
Gallery of Great BattlesLength: 120 metres. Width: 13 metres
Park of VersaillesApproximately 800 hectares
Grand CanalLength: 1,670 metres
Lake of the Swiss GuardArea: 12 hectares
Gardens water networkFeeds 55 pools and fountains

Walking and transport

How far do you walk at Versailles?

From the Palace, your walk to the Estate of Trianon takes 30 minutes. The little train takes 20 minutes for the same trip. A full circuit on the train costs €9 at the standard rate. Walking saves you the train fare.

Allow 2 hours if you plan to follow the Palace's garden walk. Bikes are not allowed in the Gardens. If you want to cycle, keep your ride in the Park.

An electric vehicle costs €42 per hour for up to 4 people. You need to be at least 24 to drive. Bring your original driving licence as the deposit.

Regular bike hire costs €10 per hour in the Park. The hire point is at Little Venice by the Grand Canal. Bike hire closes for part of the winter season at Versailles.

What to do: If walking to Trianon is hard for you, take the little train. For the far end of the Grand Canal, hire a bike if you prefer cycling.

More questions about the size of the Palace of Versailles

How many rooms are in the Palace of Versailles?

The Palace of Versailles contains 2,300 rooms across 63,154 square metres. You visit part of that total on the main Palace route. The King's State Apartment has 7 rooms used for the king's official acts. Allow 90 minutes for your visit through the main Palace rooms. Your Palace entry needs a booked time slot.

How long is the Hall of Mirrors?

The Hall of Mirrors is 73 metres long. The gallery's 357 mirrors cover 17 arches opposite 17 windows onto the Gardens. Your route through the main Palace rooms includes the Hall of Mirrors. Allow 90 minutes for your visit through the main Palace rooms.

How big is the Park of Versailles?

The Park of Versailles covers an area of about 800 hectares. The Grand Canal within the Park is 1,670 metres long. Entry is free if you arrive on foot or by bike. Regular bike hire costs €10 per hour when hire is open. Keep your cycling in the Park because bikes are not allowed in the Gardens.

How long does it take to walk around Versailles?

The Palace's main visitor route takes 90 minutes. The Palace's garden walk takes 2 hours. From the Palace, the Estate of Trianon is 30 minutes away on foot. The little train takes 20 minutes between the Palace and Trianon. Trianon opens at 12:00 on opening days. Your total walking time depends on which parts of the estate you visit.

Visit planning

Palace rooms and Park visitor guides