Palace of Versailles

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 (Today)	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

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	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

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 (Today)	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

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	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	09:00–18:30
Thursday	09:00–18:30
Friday (Today)	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	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday (Today)	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	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday (Today)	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	09:00–17:00	17:00
Thursday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Friday (Today)	09:00–17:00	17:00
Saturday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Sunday	09:00–17:00	17:00

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.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

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.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season

Moderate Season

Peak Season

Versailles show timings

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

June 8–September 21, 2024 (on Saturdays): 8.30pm–11.05pm
For the 90th anniversary of the French Air Force on June 28 (Friday): 8pm–11.45pm
For the French national holiday on July 14: 8.30pm–11.10pm
For the Olympic Games from August 9–11: 8.30pm–11.05pm
For the Fire Night Fountains Show on August 15: 8.30pm–11:05pm
For the Electro Night Fountains Show on September 21: 8.30pm–11.45pm

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

Every Saturday from June 8 to September 14, as well as on Sunday, July 14, and on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
5 sessions (of 40 minutes each) are offered each evening at 6.30pm, 6.50pm, 7.10pm, 7.30pm and 8pm.

Frequently asked questions about the timings at the Palace of Versailles

How must time should I spend 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.

Is the Palace of Versailles open on public holidays?

The palace is open every day (from 9am–6.30pm) except on Mondays (weekly off). But the Palace Gardens and the Park are open every day, with free admission too.

Is access to the gardens free?

Yes, access to the gardens is free except on days of the fountain shows and musical gardens.

Do my entry tickets include access to the shows?

Yes, your entry tickets give you access to a host of spaces and events within the palace premises, including the shows.

I'm traveling from Paris to visit the Palace of Versailles. Which is the best day to plan this day trip?

Any day between Wednesday and Friday would be a good time to visit the palace since Tuesdays and the weekends will be crowded. However, this would mean missing out on the shows that take place only on weekends.