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. Today's full-price Passport costs €25 and includes admission along this route.
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The day's route
| Order | Visit | Time to allow | Entrance or travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Palace entry at 9:00 | 90 minutes | Entrance A; 10 minutes on foot from Versailles Château Rive Gauche station |
| Next | Gardens and a walk in the Park | 2 hours for the Gardens | Garden entrance through the Princes' Courtyard, beside Entrance A |
| Afternoon | Estate of Trianon, open from 12:00 | 4 hours for a fuller visit | From the Palace: 30 minutes on foot or 20 minutes by little train |
| Optional weekend stop | Gallery of Coaches, open from 12:30 | 1 hour | 8 minutes on foot from the Palace towards the Great Stables |
The Palace's suggested route begins with the 9:00 Palace visit before the Gardens and Park. Trianon opens at 12:00. The walk from the Palace to Trianon takes 30 minutes. Use the map of the estate to follow this route.
The Estate of Trianon closes at 17:30 today. The Palace closes at 17:30. For 4 hours at Trianon, shorten the garden stop enough to leave time for lunch. See how long to spend at Versailles for shorter visits.
The Gallery of Coaches is an optional weekend stop from 12:30. The gallery closes at 17:30 in low season and 18:30 in high season. If Trianon fills your afternoon, leave the gallery for another visit. Plan what to wear for the walk before you travel.
What to do: If you want time for Trianon, book the 9:00 Palace slot. For a later start, visit the Gardens first and book the Palace after 15:00.
Opening and last entry
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
The Park8:00 to 18:00. Every day, last admission 17:30
Low season, 2 November to 31 March. open, you can enter open, last admission has passed
On opening days, the Palace starts at 9:00 and Trianon at 12:00. The Palace's last admission today is 16:45. Last entry leaves less time than the 90 minutes allowed for a Palace visit. See Palace of Versailles opening hours for the full schedule.
The Palace and Trianon close on Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Saturdays and Sundays follow the seasonal opening hours. The official practical information gives the hours for each part of the estate.
Admission and travel
The Passport covers a full day of Palace and Trianon visits, including the Gardens. Today's standard rate is €25, or €22 for EEA residents or nationals.
Your Palace entry needs a booked time slot. You can visit the Gardens and Trianon during their opening hours. The Passport includes daytime garden shows when they run.
From Paris, RER C serves Versailles Château Rive Gauche, a 10-minute walk from the Palace. The transport guide has routes and walking times for the other Versailles stations.
For the Palace to Trianon leg, the little train takes 20 minutes. A circuit costs €9 at the full rate. Electric vehicle hire costs €42 per hour.
For a picnic, use the Park. At the Petit Trianon, Angelina has a terrace and food stand. The Palace's facilities page gives the location of the food stop.
Yes, if you start at 9:00 and keep the route selective. Allow 90 minutes inside the Palace. The Gardens take around 2 hours. A fuller Trianon visit needs 4 hours after its 12:00 opening. Lunch and travel add time, so you may need to shorten a stop.
Start with the Palace at 9:00 if you want the full estate in a day. The Gardens come next. Trianon opens at 12:00. If you arrive later, visit the Gardens first and book your Palace slot after 15:00, when the rooms are usually quieter.
The Palace to Trianon walk takes 30 minutes. The little train takes 20 minutes. A full-price train circuit costs €9, separate from your estate ticket. Trianon opens at 12:00. If you want to reduce walking, use the train. Walking avoids the extra fare.
You can picnic in the Park or eat at the Angelina terrace and food stand at the Petit Trianon. Lunch needs space in your day plan. The Palace to Trianon walk takes 30 minutes. Trianon closes at 17:30 today, so keep your afternoon visit in mind.
Allow 90 minutes for the Palace itself. A Palace visit is only part of an estate day. The Gardens need around 2 hours. The Estate of Trianon needs around 4 hours. If your time is limited, focus on the Palace and shorten your garden walk.
Yes, you can visit Versailles on your own with a booked Palace time slot. Today's full-price Passport costs €25. The Palace's free app provides audio tours and a map. If you want guiding and transport arranged, a full-day tour may suit you better.
A guided day from Paris
A full-day tour arranges the visit order and transport from Paris. The full-day tour comparison shows what each trip includes. The choice depends on how much guiding you want.
Today's standard Passport costs €25 for a full-price visitor. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 today. The Passport suits an independent visit at a flexible pace. A tour adds the services described below.
What to do: If you want the route and Paris transport arranged, choose the tour that covers your priorities. If you prefer to set your own pace, book the Passport.
Palace and Gardens with the Estate of Trianon
Compared option: English Full Day Tour
From €185, this coach day includes a timed Palace ticket and guiding through the estate. Allow 11 hours with up to 27 guests if you want return transport from Paris and guided Gardens and Trianon visits.
from €185 per adult
See the tourVersailles market and Trianon interiors with Palace entry
From €109, Blue Fox includes timed Palace entry and Trianon admission with bikes and return Paris trains. Allow 8 hours with up to 14 guests if you want a guided ride and a Palace visit at your own pace.
from €109 per adult
See the tourVersailles market and Trianon with Palace entry
From €109, Bike About includes Palace and Trianon admission with bikes and return Paris trains. Allow 8 hours 30 minutes with up to 14 guests if you want the guide on your outward train and a return to Paris at your own pace.
from €109 per adult
See the tourPrices in euros per adult, read : the usual lowest price of each option, without short sales. The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.
Before your visit
The estate's places with their opening hours and admission rules
Passport prices for your visit and how to book a Palace slot
Paris train routes and walking times from the Versailles stations
