Versailles ticket prices
Passport prices by season and how to reserve your Palace slot
When is Versailles free?
Versailles is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month from December to March. The next free Sunday is 6 December. The Palace and Trianon also admit visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26 free.
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Free Sundays
When can you visit Versailles for free?
From December to March, the estate opens free on the first Sunday of each month. The next free Sunday is 6 December. You still need to book your free Palace time slot online.
On other days, today's standard Passport costs €25 for visitors paying full admission. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 today. These paid rates apply when you do not qualify for free entry.
Age and eligibility
Who gets free admission to Versailles?
| Visitor | Free access |
|---|---|
| Visitors younger than 18 | Palace and Estate of Trianon admission |
| EU residents younger than 26 | Palace and Estate of Trianon admission |
| Disabled visitors and their companion | Palace and Estate of Trianon admission |
| Jobseekers in France | Palace and Estate of Trianon admission with proof dated within 6 months |
| Children younger than 10 | Guided tours led by a Palace guide |
Your free Palace visit still needs an online time slot booked in advance. Bring the documents that show you qualify through your age or your residence.
You must book a free timed Passport online when visiting the Palace with a Paris Museum Pass. The pass excludes admission to daytime garden shows.
What to do: If you qualify for free admission, reserve your free Palace slot. If you do not, compare the Passport rates before paying.
Free outdoor visits
Which parts of Versailles can you visit free?
The Park is free every day for pedestrians and cyclists, including on garden show days. Your walk around the Grand Canal needs no Park admission ticket.
During low season, 2 November to 31 March, the Gardens are free every day. In high season, free entry applies on days without a Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens. See when the Gardens of Versailles are free for the separate show-day rules.
Your free Palace ticket does not automatically cover the Gardens on show days. Children younger than 5 enter the daytime shows free. Older visitors need the appropriate garden admission.
At weekends, the Gallery of Coaches opens at 12:30 with free entry. The gallery is 8 minutes on foot from the Palace. Allow 1 hour for your visit.
More questions about free entry to Versailles
Is Versailles free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes, from December to March, the first Sunday of each month has free entry across the estate. The next free Sunday is 6 December. You still need to reserve a free Palace time slot online. Free Sunday admission does not remove that requirement.
Is Versailles free for visitors under 26?
Yes, EU residents under 26 receive free admission to the Palace and the Estate of Trianon. All visitors under 18 also qualify, whatever their residence. You still need to book your free Palace slot online and bring proof of your entitlement.
Is Versailles free for students?
Student status alone does not give every student free entry. EU residents under 26 qualify through age and residence. All visitors under 18 qualify too. Art-school students also qualify under the official free-admission rules. You still need a free Palace time slot.
Are the Gardens of Versailles free?
Yes, throughout low season, 2 November to 31 March, and on high-season days without a garden show. Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days require separate admission unless you qualify for an exemption. Children younger than 5 enter those daytime shows free. The Park stays free for pedestrians and cyclists.
When do the Gardens of Versailles close?
The Gardens close at 18:00 today. Low-season closing is 18:00 during 2 November to 31 March. In high season, 1 April to 1 November, the Gardens close at 20:30. The official practical information gives these regular hours. Free admission on your chosen day does not change when the Gardens close.
What days should you avoid at Versailles?
Tuesdays and weekends are the busiest Palace days in high season. The Palace recommends arriving for the 9:00 opening. If you want free admission on 6 December, reserve your Palace slot before travelling. Mondays will not work for an indoor visit: the Palace and Trianon are closed.
Visit planning
Versailles tickets and free places
Gardens of Versailles
Garden opening hours and the shows that require admission
Versailles Park and Grand Canal
Park gates and free entry on foot or by bike