Versailles tickets
Passport prices for your visit and how to book a slot
What are the Palace of Versailles opening hours?
Today's Palace of Versailles hours are 9:00 – 17:30. On open days, you can enter the Palace until 16:45. The Palace opens at 9:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, except on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
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Today's hours
What are the Palace of Versailles 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
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
Today's Palace of Versailles hours are 9:00 – 17:30. On open days, the last entry to the Palace is at 16:45. Book your Palace time slot even when you qualify for free entry.
The Estate of Trianon's opening hours today are 12:00 – 17:30. Today's Gardens hours are 8:00 – 18:00, unless severe weather closes the grounds. You can visit the Gardens on Mondays, when the Palace and Trianon close.
With an online booking, you can enter the Palace within 30 minutes of your chosen time. You may still have to wait at security on busy days.
Seasonal hours
What time does the Palace of Versailles close?
| Place | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Season dates | 2 November to 31 March | 1 April to 1 November |
| Palace | Open 9:00 to 17:30; last entry at 16:45 | Open 9:00 to 18:30; last entry at 17:45 |
| Palace ticket office | Ticket sales end at 16:30 | Ticket sales end at 17:40 |
| Estate of Trianon | Open 12:00 to 17:30 | Open 12:00 to 18:30 |
| Gardens | Usually 8:00 to 18:00 | Usually 7:00 to 20:30 |
| Gallery of Coaches | Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 17:30 | Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 18:30 |
The Palace closes at 17:30 in low season, from 2 November to 31 March. In high season, from 1 April to 1 November, the Palace closes at 18:30. The same Palace of Versailles timings apply on Saturdays and Sundays, except on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Today's standard late Passport costs €18 for Palace entry from 15:00. Residents or nationals of the European Economic Area pay €15. With this late Passport, you can visit the Gardens from 9:00. You can enter the Estate of Trianon from 12:00 with the same ticket.
What to do: Book 9:00 if you want time for the Palace and Trianon. Choose a late slot for a lower price if you can visit the Gardens first and accept less time inside the Palace.
Estate of Trianon
What are the Trianon opening hours?
The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00, after the Palace. During low season, the Estate of Trianon closes at 17:30. In high season, the Estate of Trianon stays open until 18:30. The estate is closed on Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
From the Palace, your walk to the Estate of Trianon takes 30 minutes. The little train takes 20 minutes. You need that travel time as well as time to visit.
Gardens and Park
When are the Gardens and the Park of Versailles open?
The Gardens and the Park open daily, including Mondays. In low season, your visiting hours run from 8:00 to 18:00. In high season, the usual hours are 7:00 to 20:30.
The Gardens can close before their usual high-season time. Severe weather can also close the Gardens and the Park. Check the official opening hours for exceptions before your evening visit.
In low season, the Gardens are free to enter. The fountains are switched off. The statues have winter covers. You can still visit during the winter opening hours.
Closed days
Which days is the Palace of Versailles closed?
The Palace and the Estate of Trianon are closed on Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Your outdoor visit can still go ahead in normal weather. The Gardens and the Park open daily.
On other public holidays, the Palace and Trianon open unless the holiday falls on a Monday. If your date is a Monday, the Monday opening guide explains what you can visit.
Questions about Versailles opening hours
Is Versailles open today?
Today's Palace of Versailles hours are 9:00 – 17:30. Today's Estate of Trianon hours are 12:00 – 17:30. The Gardens are open 8:00 – 18:00 in normal weather. You need a Palace time slot on open days. The Palace and Trianon close on Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
What time is the last entry to the Palace of Versailles?
Last entry to the Palace is 16:45 in low season and 17:45 in high season. You still need your booked time slot. The Palace closes at 17:30 in low season and 18:30 in high season. The last slot leaves too little time to see the whole Palace.
Are Versailles opening hours longer in summer?
Yes, the Palace closes at 18:30 in high season, from 1 April to 1 November. The low-season closing time is 17:30. The Palace still opens at 9:00 on open days. Trianon opens at 12:00 in either season. You can also spend longer in the Gardens, whose usual high-season closing time is 20:30.
Is Versailles open on public holidays?
The Palace of Versailles opens on public holidays except Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The Estate of Trianon follows the same closure rule. You still need a time slot for your Palace visit. The Gardens and the Park normally open daily, including when the Palace is closed.
Do the Gardens of Versailles close earlier in winter?
Yes, the Gardens close at 18:00 in low season, from 2 November to 31 March. The usual high-season closing time is 20:30. Winter opening starts at 8:00. You can visit on Mondays too. The winter hours also apply to the Park. Severe weather can close the Gardens and the Park.
How many hours do you need at Versailles Palace?
Allow about 90 minutes for your Palace visit. Gardens time is separate, at about 2 hours. You need a booked time slot for the Palace. If you want time for the rooms, choose an earlier slot. The last entry leaves too little time to see the whole Palace.
Your visit
Versailles visit planning
Palace visit
Palace rooms and the time to allow for your visit
Travel to Versailles
Station routes and your walk to the Palace