What to do · Versailles
The Palace of Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors
Information
- From
- €25 adult, Passeport in low season
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year, except Mondays
- Who it's for
- All ages; with a pushchair, a baby carrier is better
The Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, the Royal Chapel and the Hall of Mirrors, the 73-metre room where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. It is the visit everyone comes to make, and the one with the longest queue.
Tickets and time slot
The time slot is compulsory for everyone, including under-18s and EU residents under 26, who get in free. Only booking online guarantees entry within the half hour following your slot. The Passeport, from €25 in low season, includes the palace, Trianon and the gardens. The audio guide can be rented at the ticket desk or is free on the official app.
Opening hours
In low season the palace opens from 9:00 to 17:30, with last entry at 16:45; with the last slot there is not time to see it all. Closed on Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May. In high season the hours are longer.
Guided tours
The palace's lecturers take you to spaces you cannot see on your own, such as the private apartments. They cost €10 to €16 on top of the entry fee, are booked three months ahead and leave from the North Ministers' Wing.
Tips
- If your slot is in the afternoon Start with Trianon, which opens at 12:00, and leave the palace for later.
- Monday, gardens only The palace is closed; the park and gardens are not.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book to enter the Palace of Versailles?
Yes. The time slot is compulsory for everyone, even those who get in free.
How long does it take to see the palace?
Between two and three hours for the main circuit, not counting the gardens or Trianon.
Which day is it closed?
Mondays, and 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.
As a familyWith teenagers
