Versailles ticket guide
Passport prices and booking your Palace 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. The Estate of Trianon ticket costs €15 year-round and excludes the Palace.
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Ticket prices
How much do Versailles tickets cost?
| Ticket | Adult price |
|---|---|
| Free Palace and Trianon entryUnder 18, or EU residents under 26; reserve a free Palace slot | Free |
| Palace audioguideReduced price €4; admission bought separately | |
| Palace guided tour add-onStarting price, added to a Passport; free for children under 10 | |
| Estate of Trianon admissionFrom 12:00: Grand and Petit Trianon with the Queen's Hamlet; €12 for EEA residents or nationals | |
| Low-season late PassportPalace slots from 15:00; EEA residents or nationals pay €15 | |
| Low-season Passport2 November to 31 March; EEA residents or nationals pay €22 | |
| High-season late PassportPalace slots from 16:00; EEA residents or nationals pay €25 | |
| High-season Passport with daytime shows1 April to 1 November, on daytime garden show days; EEA residents or nationals pay €32 |
Official adult ticket rates; sources read
Palace of Versailles tickets cost €25 for a standard adult Passport in low season, 2 November to 31 March. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 for the same ticket. On daytime garden show days in high season, a Passport costs €35 at the standard rate or €32 for EEA visitors.
Your Passport includes timed Palace entry and admission to temporary exhibitions that day. The same ticket covers the Estate of Trianon and the Gardens for your visit.
From 12:00, the Estate of Trianon ticket covers the Grand and Petit Trianon. The Queen's Hamlet and the Trianon gardens are included. The ticket costs €15 year-round and excludes the Palace.
The late Passport rate starts at 15:00 in low season. In high season your Palace slot must be from 16:00. You can visit the Gardens from 9:00 on the same ticket. The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00.
What to do: Choose the Passport if your day includes the Palace. If you only want Trianon, its €15 ticket avoids paying for Palace entry.
Free tickets
Who can visit Versailles for free?
Visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26 get free admission to the Palace and Trianon. You still need to reserve a free Palace time slot online. See when Versailles is free for the admission rules.
The next free Sunday across the estate is 6 December. You still need to reserve your Palace time slot before entering, even on that free day.
The Gardens are free every day in low season, 2 November to 31 March. The Park is free year-round if you walk or cycle. Free Palace admission does not cover daytime garden shows.
Additional costs
What does the Versailles ticket price leave out?
A Palace guided tour starts at €10 on top of your Passport. An audioguide costs €5 at the full rate. The Palace's free app also has audio tours.
The little train costs €9 for the full circuit or €5 for a single trip. An electric vehicle costs €42 per hour. Walking from the Palace to Trianon takes 30 minutes.
The Night Fountains Show has a separate ticket. Your Passport covers daytime garden shows only. Official admission tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, so your chosen date matters.
For a guided Palace visit, compare Versailles tours with timed entry. If you prefer to explore alone, use the free app with your Passport.
More questions about Versailles ticket prices
How much does entrance to Versailles cost?
Versailles Palace entry with a Passport costs €25 today. The rate for EEA residents or nationals is €22. Your ticket includes a Palace time slot. The Gardens and Estate of Trianon are included too. For Trianon alone, the standard ticket costs €15 year-round.
What does a Versailles Passport ticket include?
A Versailles Passport includes timed Palace entry and the Estate of Trianon. The Gardens and temporary exhibitions are included for your visit that day. Daytime Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens access is included on show days. The Night Fountains Show requires a separate ticket.
Do I need a ticket to get into Versailles?
You need a ticket for the Palace and the Estate of Trianon. Palace entry also requires a booked time slot, including for free visitors. You can enter the Park free on foot or by bike. Daytime garden entry is free on days without garden shows.
Which Versailles ticket should I buy?
Choose the Passport if you want to visit the Palace. Today's standard adult price of €25 also covers the Gardens and Trianon. If your visit is only to the Estate of Trianon, its ticket costs €15 year-round. Trianon opens at 12:00.
Can I buy Versailles tickets on site?
Yes, you can buy tickets at the Palace ticket office in the South Ministers' Wing. The ticket office closes at 16:30 in low season or 17:40 in high season. If you need a particular Palace slot, book online before travelling.
How much time do I need to see the Palace of Versailles?
Allow about 90 minutes for the Palace visit. The Gardens add about 2 hours to your plan. Trianon opens at 12:00, a 30-minute walk from the Palace. If you want to visit Trianon too, allow 4 hours there when choosing your Palace slot.
Planning your visit
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