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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. Your shoes should suit the 30-minute walk to Trianon and about 2 hours in the Gardens.

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Palace dress ruleAppropriate dressJeans and shorts are not named in the rule →Palace photographyWithout flashNo selfie sticks or tripods on an ordinary visit →Walk to Trianon30 min from the PalaceGarden visit: about 2 hours →

Clothing at Versailles

Can you wear jeans to Versailles?

The dress rule does not specifically ban jeans or shorts. The museum asks you to dress appropriately. Shoes and shirts must stay on during your visit to the Palace rooms.

From Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, the Palace is 10 minutes away on foot. Trianon is a 30-minute walk from the Palace. A visit to the Gardens takes about 2 hours. If your day includes these walks, choose comfortable shoes.

Large bags and suitcases are prohibited at the Palace. Free lockers are available for small items. For a Palace visit of about 90 minutes, bring only what you need in the rooms.

People waiting outside the gold Royal Gate at Versailles
Visitors outside the Palace at the Royal Gate

Palace visitor rules

What can you take into the Palace of Versailles?

Item or activityPalace roomsGardens and Park
Personal photos without flashAllowed in the permanent collectionsAllowed
Flash photography, selfie sticks and tripodsNot allowed on an ordinary visit
Food and drinkProhibited, except a small transparent water bottlePicnics allowed in the Park
AnimalsPets prohibited; guide and assistance dogs admitted with supporting proofPet dogs on a lead in the Park only
BicyclesPermitted in the Park; prohibited in the Gardens
Large bags and suitcasesNot admitted

A small transparent water bottle is allowed in the museum. Food and other drinks cannot be brought into the Palace rooms. Knives and scissors must also be left out of your bag.

More questions about what to wear at Versailles

What shoes should you wear to Versailles?

Comfortable shoes suit a visit that includes the Gardens or Trianon. The Gardens take about 2 hours to explore. Trianon is a 30-minute walk from the Palace. The Palace is 10 minutes on foot from Versailles Château Rive Gauche station. Your shoes must stay on inside the Palace rooms.

Can you take photos inside Versailles?

Yes, personal photos are allowed in the Palace's permanent collections without flash. Selfie sticks and tripods are not allowed on an ordinary visit. In temporary exhibitions, the museum rules require entrance signs expressly allowing photography. Check those signs before taking photos of an exhibition.

Can you bring a backpack into Versailles?

Large bags and suitcases are prohibited at the Palace. Free lockers are provided for smaller items. If you are combining the rooms with about 2 hours in the Gardens, pack a small bag for the day. Leave luggage out of your Palace visit.

Can you bring food into Versailles?

Food cannot be brought into the Palace rooms. A small transparent water bottle is allowed, but eating and drinking in the rooms are forbidden. If you want a picnic, use the Park. Plan your meal around the Palace visit of about 90 minutes.

Planning your visit

Versailles Palace and Park guides