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

• With around 15-million visitors each year visiting the Palace of Versailles, we definitely think so, yes! It’s one of those places that you won’t believe the opulence of it until you see it in person. The photos don’t do it justice!

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What you see when visiting the Palace of Versailles

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

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‍About the Palace of Versailles

The world-famous Palace of Versailles. One of the most famous and 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.

As one of France’s most popular tourist attractions, 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.

Key features of the Palace of Versailles include:‍

• The Hall of Mirrors -  Probably the most famous room in the palace. It holds 17 large mirrors, each of which faces a large window, so the room is flooded with light. This 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, these 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 - this is a 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.