Do you need to book in advance for Versailles?

Visitors to the Palace must book in advance and select a specific time slot. We highly recommend that visitors pre-book their tickets online. Once you have booked your ticket online and printed it, go directly with your ticket to Entrance A of the Palace. Visitors eligible for free admission must pre-book online.

Is it free to enter the Palace of Versailles?

Access to the Palace and the estate of Trianon is free for visitors under 18 (or under 26 residing in the EU). However, visitors eligible for free admission must book a time slot via the online ticketing platform. If you want to discover everything about Versailles in one day, the Passport ticket is for you !

Is Versailles worth?

Is the Palace of Versailles worth visiting? Definitely! While it will require some planning, it is definitely worth a visit. You’ll learn a lot about French history and see one of the most incredible buildings in the world.

Can you bring food to Versailles?

Can I bring food into Versailles? You can’t take food into the palace itself, but you can bring food and beverages onto the grounds if you skip the interior tour. There are also food vendors on the grounds if you want to do both!

Is Versaille open to the public?

The Château de Versailles Palace is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am. Last admission to the palace is at 5 pm during the low season and 6 pm during the high season. The park is open every day from 7 am to 8:30 pm (7 pm for vehicles) during the summer season and 8 am to 6 pm during the winter season.

What is the best day to visit Versailles?

The best time to travel to Versailles would be during the summer when temperatures reach about 75 °F in July and August. Take note that summertime gets very crowded in Versailles, especially the Palace of Versailles. If you are thinking of visiting the Palace, plan for an early morning visit in the middle of June.

What is the best way to see the Palace of Versailles?

If the weather is nice, plan for a picnic. If you take the train to the Versailles Rive Droite station, you will pass by the Notre Dame food market on your way to the palace. For a sit-down meal, the most convenient place on site is La Flottille, located in the gardens at the end of the Grand Canal.

What is the admission price for Versailles?

Admission to the Park and Gardens of Versailles is free for pedestrians but there is a fee for vehicles: €3 for a motorcycle, €6 for a car and €30 for a bus (from 12 seats). Guided tour cost €7 for adult in addition to the admission price. Admission is free for children under 10 years old.