Palace of Versailles Tickets & Informationen

Anyone who loves France will, of course, want to visit the Palace of Versailles at least once. On this page, you’ll find all the essential information about tickets and practical details for your visit.

To visit the Palace of Versailles, you’ll need a timed-entry ticket. This ticket grants access to the palace within a specific time slot. Due to high visitor numbers, fast access (under 30 minutes) after your reserved time slot can only be guaranteed for tickets purchased online. Please also note that enhanced security checks are always in place.

Ticket prices start at £18.22. However, admission is free for visitors under 18, and even for EU residents up to the age of 25. Please note that you must still reserve your free ticket online in advance.

Tickets	Price	Book Tickets
Versailles Pass Palace + Gardens + Trianon Estate Most popular choice	£21	Book tickets now
Palace of Versailles	£18.22	Book tickets now
Trianon Estate Without access to the Palace	£10.41	Book tickets now
Musical Fountain Show	£8.72	Book tickets now
Paris City Card Palace + Eiffel Tower or Montparnasse Tower + River Cruise + Lunch Recommended	£57.69	Book tickets now
Paris & Versailles Bundle Palace + Gardens + Trianon Estate + Louvre + River Cruise	£52.05	Book tickets now

Tickets include an audio guide in multiple languages, including English.

Guided Tour	Duration	Price (adults)	Tickets
Palace + Gardens +Trianon Estate	90 minutes	£65.07	Book now
Palace of Versailles	90 minutes	£56.39	Book now
Palace + Gardens + Trianon Estate	4 hours	£47.72	Book now
Palace + Gardens: + Roundtrip train from Paris	4 hours	£84.93	Book now
Private Guided Tour Garden	2 hours	£211	Book now
Palace – Private Family Tour for Children	2 hours	£195	Book now

Guided Tour	Price (Adults)	Tickets & Info
Palace & Gardens: Guided Tour + Bus Transfer	From £57	Book tickets now
Palace & Gardens: Priority Entrance + Transport	From £85.89	Book tickets now
Palace: Priority Entrance with Audio Guide + Transport	£82.42	Book tickets now
Train from Paris & Guided Bike tour of the Versailles Estate	£94.56	Book tickets now

The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Cour d’Honneur (Main Courtyard).

• If you have booked your ticket online and either printed it out or have a mobile version, you can go straight to Entrance A of the Palace.
• Visitors who are part of a group should use Entrance B, the Gabriel Pavilion, located to the right of the Cour d’Honneur.

If you are only visiting the Trianon Estate, head directly to the entrances of the Grand Trianon or Petit Trianon, where you will also find a ticket office.

Visitors are kindly asked not to bring bags or suitcases when visiting the Palace.

Large bags and suitcases are not permitted. Bags exceeding the maximum allowed size (55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm) will not be admitted. All bags are subject to inspection and must be left at the cloakroom. Automated luggage lockers are available at various information points and can be used to store personal items and luggage that do not exceed the size limit.

The reception area for guided tours is located in the North Minister’s Wing (directly in the main courtyard).
Please check the departure point of your booked tour and proceed directly to that location.

A pedestrian walkway leads from the main entrance to the Royal Gate and Entrance A.
Guide dogs and assistance animals are allowed upon presentation of appropriate documentation.
Non-motorised wheelchairs are available free of charge for visiting the Palace.

Château de Versailles
Place d’Armes,
78000 Versailles
France

The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Cour d’Honneur (Honor Courtyard).

There are three train stations in Versailles:

• Versailles Château Rive Gauche: A 10-minute walk from the Palace. This station is served by the RER C line. Please note: From 15 July to 26 August, RER C trains will not run between Paris Austerlitz and Javel stations.
• Versailles Rive Droite: A 17-minute walk from the Palace. Take the SNCF trains from Gare Saint-Lazare.
• Chantiers: An 18-minute walk from the Palace. Take the SNCF trains from Gare Montparnasse.

Purchase two tickets (outbound and return) from your departure station to Versailles, or use a travel pass such as Navigo, Mobilis, or Paris Visite covering zones 1–4 if you’re coming from Paris. Please note: T+ tickets are not valid for this journey.

You can check the train departure times for both lines here.

RATP bus line 171 runs between Pont de Sèvres (the terminus of Paris metro line 9) and the Palace of Versailles, taking about 30 minutes when traffic is clear. You can use T+ tickets for this journey.

Timetables and routes are available on the RATP website.

There are also several shuttle buses from Paris that go directly to the Palace of Versailles. These often include admission tickets, but can also be booked separately.
Have a look here and here for available options.

There are several paid parking areas near the Palace of Versailles. The closest car parks are reserved for tour operators and visitors with disabilities (valid documentation required).

Parking at the Queen’s Gate costs €12 per day for cars, €3 for motorbikes, and €30 for coaches. Visitors carrying large luggage (over 55 x 35 x 20 cm) are not permitted onto the site, and all bags and vehicles are subject to inspection at the entrance.

• High season (April to October): 9:00 AM – 5:50 PM
• Low season (November to March): 9:00 AM – 4:50 PM

Parking a motorhome near the Palace of Versailles is perfectly possible. You can do so at Parking de l’Europe (Avenue de l’Europe). Daytime parking is allowed here, but overnight stays are not. Parking fees are charged per hour; for 5 hours you’ll pay about €12.

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Is admission to the Palace of Versailles free?

Entry to the Palace of Versailles is free if:

• You are under 18 years old.
• You are under 25 and a resident of the EU.
• You have a Paris City Card or the Paris Museum Pass.
• You visit on the first Sunday of the month in November, December, January, February or March.

In all other cases, a ticket costs approximately £18.

Is admission to the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles free?

Visiting the gardens is free of charge, except on days when the Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens take place.

These events are held during the high season, from 31 March to 31 October, on Tuesdays, Fridays, weekends, and public holidays. On those days, an entry fee applies, except for children under the age of 6, who can enter for free.

The Park of Versailles is open to the public year-round and always free of charge.

When is the best time to visit Versailles?

There’s really no bad time to visit Versailles, but the vast gardens are at their most beautiful in spring and summer.

The Palace of Versailles is closed on Mondays, although the gardens and the park remain open.

Since more than seven million people visit Versailles every year, it’s worth coming outside peak hours—for example, right after opening at 9 a.m. Some days are busier than others, particularly Sundays and Tuesdays, as many Parisian museums are closed on those days.

Winter is also a lovely time to discover a quieter Versailles, bathed in a different, more subtle light.