Palace of Versailles

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday (Today)	09:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	09:00–17:30	16:45

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Wednesday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Thursday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Friday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Saturday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Sunday	09:00–18:30	17:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	09:00–17:30	16:45

Château de Versailles: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6:30pm (High season), 9am-5:30pm (Low season)
Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm–6:30pm (High season), 12pm–5:30pm (Low season)
The Parks: Daily 7am-8:30pm (High season), 8am–6pm (Low season)
The Gardens: Daily 8am-8:30pm (High season), 8am-6pm Daily (Low season)

Estate of Trianon Paris

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday (Today)	12:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	12:00–17:30	16:45

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Wednesday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Thursday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Friday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Saturday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Sunday	12:00–18:30	17:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	12:00–17:30	16:45

Gardens

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–18:30
Wednesday (Today)	09:00–18:30
Thursday	09:00–18:30
Friday	09:00–18:30
Saturday	09:00–18:30
Sunday	09:00–18:30

Museum of the history of fFance

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Wednesday (Today)	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Saturday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Sunday	09:00–18:30	18:00

The Great Stables

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Wednesday (Today)	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Saturday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Sunday	09:00–18:30	18:00

La Flottille

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Tuesday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Wednesday (Today)	09:00–17:00	17:00
Thursday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Friday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Saturday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Sunday	09:00–17:00	17:00

Visiting the Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles Passport Tickets

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Palace of Versailles Guided Tours

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1 hr. 30 min.

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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Giverny Guided Day Trip

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9 hr. 45 min. - 10 hr.

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From Paris: Palace of Versailles Full day Guided Tour with Access to King's and Queen's Apartments

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7 hr.

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Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

The Palace of Versailles is closed on Mondays, so Sundays and Tuesdays are typically packed with visitors. Wednesdays and Fridays are relatively less crowded.

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Pleasant

Crowded

Very Crowded

Closed

Peak season vs low season

The peak season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with Paris' tourist season, from the first of April until the end of October. During the peak season, the palace is open until 6:30pm.
The low season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with the Paris' winter, from the first of November until the end of March. During the low season, the palace is open until 5:30pm.

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Off Season

Moderate Season

Peak Season

How long should I spend at the Palace of Versailles?

Quick visit (2–3 hours)
Ideal if you’re short on time. This covers the Palace highlights, including the State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. You’ll get a good overview but won’t have much time for the gardens.

Standard visit (4–5 hours)
The most popular option. Spend time acknowledged exploring the Palace interiors, then walk through the Gardens. This pace allows you to enjoy the fountains, viewpoints, and key outdoor areas without rushing.

In-depth experience (6–8 hours or a full day)
Best if you want the full Versailles experience. This includes the Palace, Gardens, Musical Fountain or Musical Gardens Shows (on select days), the Trianon Estate, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, with breaks to relax or dine.

Frequently asked questions about the timings at the Palace of Versailles

The palace tour should take you between 2–3 hours. Plan a full-day visit to tour the gardens and stay for the shows.

Timings Guide to the Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles

Estate of Trianon Paris

Gardens

Museum of the history of fFance

The Great Stables

La Flottille

Visiting the Palace of Versailles

Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

Peak season vs low season

How long should I spend at the Palace of Versailles?

Frequently asked questions about the timings at the Palace of Versailles

How must time should I spend at the Palace of Versailles?

Is the Palace of Versailles open on public holidays?

Is access to the gardens free?

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