Palace of Versailles: Tickets

Palace of Versailles Tickets and Information

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• Palace of Versailles Address: Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles
• Opening Hours: Saturday & Monday: Closed. Other Days: 09:00 - 18:30

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Is the Palace of Versailles Worth Visiting

• We definitely think so, yes!
• It’s one of those places that you won’t believe the opulence until you see it in person.
• The photos don’t do it justice!

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What You See At The Palace of Versailles

• The rooms
• The gardens
• The Coach Gallery (on weekends)

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Palace of Versailles Ticket Options - A Quick Comparison - Which is the Best Ticket

• Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket: From €15.00 and a bestselling and cheapest ticket for Palace of Versaliies. It includes access to the palace, Versailles Gardens, Estate of Trianon - Petit and Grand Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, Coach Gallery.
• Versailles Gardens Ticket: From €12.00 and includes access to Musical Fountains Show in Versailles Gardens. It does NOT include access to the Palace of Versailles.
• Paris City Card: From €53.00 and Includes Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket + Eiffel Tower Entry Ticket + Montparnasse Tower Entry Ticket OR Orsay Museum Entry Ticket and a Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine. This is a popular ticket for those wanting to visit multiple attractions and landmarks.
• Palace of Versailles Guided Tour Tickets + Transport from Paris: From €79.00 and includes transport from Paris, a guided tour of Palace of Versailles and access to the gardens.

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Do I Need To Book Tickets in Advance for Palace of Versailles

• Its not compulsory to book tickets in advance, no. However it is easy and convenient to do it. Especially if you want to include transport from Paris and a guided tour.

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About the Palace of Versailles

The world-famous 'Palace of Versailles'. One of the most opulent royal residences in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th century which started with humble beginnings as 'just' a hunting lodge for Louis XIII but later transformed into the lavish palace you see today by his son, Louis XIV later in the 17th century.

The palace is famous for its grandeur, its extravagant architecture and its gardens. The palace served as the principal residence for the French monarchy from 1682, when Louis XIV moved his court there, until 1789 when the French Revolution started.

What To See At The Palace of Versailles

• The Hall of Mirrors: Probably the most famous room in the palace. The Hall of Mirrors has 17 large mirrors, each of which faces a large window, so the room is flooded with light. The room was designed to show off the wealth and power of the monarchy.
• The King’s Apartments: Again, lavishly decorated and furnished, the apartments were used as the private living quarters of the king, so literally fit for a king! The rooms include the King’s Bedchamber, the Council Chamber and other smaller important chamber rooms.
• The Queen’s Apartments: Again, similarly lavish, the rooms were used by the queen and her staff and include the famous Queen’s Bedchamber.
• The Gardens: What palace would be complete without its manicured gardens and the Palace of Versailles is no exception! Covering around 800 hectares, the gardens surround the palace and are simply stunning. The gardens were originally designed by the famous landscape architect, André Le Nôtre, and they feature water fountains, statues and perfect flower beds.
• The Grand Trianon: This is a smaller palace that was built by Louis XIV to act as a peaceful retreat from his court life.
• The Petit Trianon: Another slightly smaller palace again and was built later by Louis XV for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour. However, the Petit Trianon would later be used by the famous Marie Antoinette as her private residence.
• The Art collection: The incredible art collection on display in the palace.

The Palace of Versailles has to be seen in person to fully appreciate it.

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