Official website - Palace of Versailles
The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain.
Tickets and prices - Palace of Versailles
Palace ticket + equestrian show. This ticket gives access to the Palace at 9:30 am and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles, depending on the day chosen, on Saturday at 6 pm or on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as December 24, 26 and 31 at 3 pm.
Discover - Palace of Versailles
Discover the history. « It's not a palace, it's an entire city. Superb in its size, superb in its matter.». – Charles Perrault, Le Siècle de Louis le Grand, 1687. 18,000 artworks to discover online. With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History.
Practical information - Palace of Versailles
Essential information about opening times and access. The Palace and the estate of Trianon are open every day except on Mondays. The Palace opens at 9:00 am, the estate of Trianon opens at 12:00 pm. The Park and Gardens are open every day.
Palace of Versailles app
Opening times, transport, advice, FAQ, etc. The app gives you the information you need to make the most of your visit and choose the best day to come, depending on the crowds and the programme of events. The app offers direct access to the Palace ticketing service and to the Palace e-boutique.
The estate - Palace of Versailles
An outstanding estate. The history of the Palace of Versailles starts at the 17th century. It was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum.
Le Grand Contrôle - Palace of Versailles
Le Grand Contrôle. Located in close proximity to the Palace and the Gardens of Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle was built in 1681 by Jules Hardoin-Mansart. Fully restored, this hotel welcomes its guests in an original atmosphere for a breathtaking experience.
Plan your visit - Palace of Versailles
To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.
The collections - Palace of Versailles
The museum was intended to provide both historical and iconographic insight into the great figures and events which shaped the history of France, and the collections primarily comprise sculptures and paintings dating from the 16th through to the 19th centuries.
The Gardens - Palace of Versailles
Creating the gardens was a monumental task. Large amounts of soil had to be shifted to level the ground, create parterres, build the Orangery and dig out the fountains and Canal in places previously occupied solely by meadows and marshes. Trees were brought in from different regions of France.