Visiting Information for the Palace of Versailles – Tickets, Prices & Practical Tips
The Passport ticket (1 or 2 days) to visit Versailles in complete freedom
The Passport ticket allows you to discover at your own pace the entire estate of Versailles such as the royal apartments, the Châteaux de Trianon and the Marie Antoinette estate or the park and the French gardens.
If you are planning a shorter visit (a few hours or half a day), the Versailles estate offers many rates and offers : free visit of the Château, Trianon Castle, Domaine de Marie Antoinette, gardens…
Good to know : Access to the castle’s rooms, the museum and the Versailles national park is free for all persons under the age of 18 and under-26s residents of the European Union (upon presentation of a proof).
Avoiding lineups and crowds
In order to fully enjoy your discovery of Versailles, it is advisable to visit the Castle from 9am or from 3pm. Outside these hours, you will have to wait for a very important influx especially on weekends and Tuesdays.
Suggestions for one-day tours
Plan a full day at Versailles if you want to discover all the riches of this jewel of French art in the 17th century.
- 9 am to noon : visit of the gardens and the park
- 12pm to 3pm : visit of the Châteaux de Trianon and Domaine de Marie-Antoinette
- From 3.30pm until closing : visit of the Château’s interior
More information on the website of the tourist office
