The National Estate of Versailles is a grandiose property of over 787 hectares (~1,945 acres). As a major world heritage site welcoming nearly 15 million visitors each year, the Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence, a history museum, and a national historical building, where the French Parliament meets in Congress.
Over a hundred rooms in the Palace bear witness to the lavish luxury of the former royal residence, while nearly another hundred, across 10,000m² (~110,000 ft²), display the remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures of the museum of French history, created by Louis-Philippe in 1837.
Starting in the Royal Courtyard, make your own way around the different areas of the Palace. Then cross through the gardens and groves to visit the two Palaces of Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
Thanks to the great richness and diversity of the collections, we advise you to plan your day to discover the splendours of Versailles.
Address
Château de Versailles
Place d'armes
78000 Versailles
Tél: + 33 (0)1 30 83 78 00
Opening time
From April 1st to October 31st
Palace
Every day except Mondays
9am - 6:30pm
Last admission: 6pm - Ticket office closes at 5:50pm
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays
12pm - 6:30pm
Last admission: 6pm - Ticket office closes at 5:50pm
Gardens
Open every day
8am - 8:30pm
Park
Open every day
7am - 7pm for vehicles; 7am - 8:30pm for pedestrians
From November 1st to March 31st
Palace
Every day except Mondays
9am - 5:30pm
Last admission: 5pm - Ticket office closes at 4:50pm
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays
12pm - 5:30pm
Last admission: 5pm - Ticket office closes at 4:50pm
Gardens and Park Every day except Mondays
8am - 6pm