During the summer, transportation schedules may change. Remember to check before you go.
The Versailles passport enables you to discover the Versailles estate, one of the most famous places in Europe. Follow in the steps of the kings of France on a visit to the Château de Versailles and its lavish royal apartments, the Châteaux de Trianon, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet and the magnificent French gardens that surround these monuments.
What is included :
In the Versailles Passport
- Access to the Palace of Versailles and the temporary exhibitions
- Access to the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet
In the Musical Gardens Show Passport :
- Everything included in the Versailles Passport
- Access to the gardens during the Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains Show days (free the rest of the year)
For the festive season 🎆 plunge into the Baroque atmosphere of the Château de Versailles, for the time of an exceptional show tour. As night falls and the day's visitors disperse, the Château falls silent once again... From the Salon d'Hercule to the Queen's Chamber, via the Galerie des Glaces illuminated by royal fireworks, musicians, dancers, singers, fencers and comedians prepare to welcome you under the gold of the Grands Appartements for an extraordinary show tour taking you all the way to the Galerie des Batailles, where you'll meet a very special guest... baroque Santa Claus 🎅! Marie-Antoinette will be the star of this tour-show to bring you an unforgettable moment at the Château de Versailles, sure to delight young and old alike!
Free for children aged 0 to 3. Parents are asked to ensure that very young children remain calm so that the show can run smoothly.
Discover all the tours and excursions available at the Château de Versailles
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive your Palace of Versailles e-tickets within 24 to 72 hours by email.
If the time slot you have chosen is unavailable, our team will book the closest time slot, before or after the time slot initially chosen.
Access to the Versailles Palace and Trianon Estate is free, upon presentation of proof, for: all young people under 18 years of age, residents of the European Union aged 18 to 25 years inclusive, holders of the Education Pass, job seekers, people with disabilities and their companion, ... (complete list available on the museum's website and directly on site).
Access to the gardens of Versailles is free for all, except on the days of the Musical Gardens and the Musical Fountains Shows. A reduced rate is available for all young people aged 6 to 17 inclusive, regardless of nationality, and European residents aged 18 to 25 inclusive.
As part of the Vigipirate program security controls are put in place at the entrance of Parisian museums and monuments. In case of a large attendance, these controls can create a waiting time which cannot be skipped.
RER C : Direction Versailles Rive Gauche - Château de Versailles
From Paris from St-Michel Notre Dame; Orsay Museum; Champs de Mars Tour Eiffel ; Invalides stations
Duration : between 30 to 45 minutes
To buy your transport tickets, click here.
In the case of delays or seasonal works causing problems on RER line C tickets will not be refunded or extended. Please check traffic status before you travel on the IDF Mobilités app (available in English).
From November, 1st to March, 31st
Palace
Every day except Mondays from 9.00 am until 5.30 pm
Last admission: 5.00 pm - Ticket office closes at 4.50 pm
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays from 12.00 pm until 5.30 pm
Last admission: 5.00 pm - Ticket office closes at 4.50 pm
Garden and Park
Every day from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm
From April, 1st to October, 31st
Palace
Every day except Mondays and 1 May from 9:00 am until 6:30 pm
Last admission: 6.00 pm - Ticket office closes at 5.50 pm
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays from 12:00 pm until 6:30 pm
Last admission: 6.00 pm - Ticket office closes at 5.50 pm
Gardens
Every day from 8.00 am until 8.30 pm
Park
Every day from 7.00 am until 8.30 pm
Opening hours of the bosquets during the Grandes Eaux Musicales:
Weekends: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. then 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., 5 minutes every 15 minutes
Tuesdays and certain days (May 8 and 9, May 20, August 15): 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., 5 minutes every 15 minutes
Bassin du Miroir: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 minutes every 10 minutes
Le bosquet du Théâtre d'Eau: continuous from 10 am to 7 pm
Morning launch:
La Grande Perspective: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
South-side garden groves and ponds: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Weekend afternoons from Saturday March 30 to Sunday October 27:
La Grande Perspective: from 2 pm to 2:30 pm, from 3 pm to 4:15 pm, and from 4:45 pm to 5 pm
All groves and basins in the Gardens: 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm and 4 pm to 4.45 pm
Launch of the Neptune Basin with a finale of historical jets at 5:20 p.m.
Launch on Tuesday afternoons and on certain days (May 8 and 9, May 20, August 15):
La Grande Perspective: from 2 pm to 2:30 pm, from 3 pm to 4:15 pm and from 4:45 pm to 5 pm
Les bosquets et bassins des Jardins: 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm and 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Ordering tickets was simple. The organisation to enter Chateau was good. Website said bags had to be deposited but not the case.
Long walk to Grand Canal and the 2 Trianon. Hire a buggy is best option. More buggies and more frequent Petit Trains and better signage on access to these would help.
We love you
Your more respectful, kinder, quieter than our unruly lot.
It was a lovely stay
Thank you - Parisians xxx
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