Timings Guide to the Palace of Versailles

Today

Closed

Palace of Versailles

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday (Today)Closed
Tuesday09:00–17:3016:45
Wednesday09:00–17:3016:45
Thursday09:00–17:3016:45
Friday09:00–17:3016:45
Saturday09:00–17:3016:45
Sunday09:00–17:3016:45

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00–18:3017:45
Wednesday09:00–18:3017:45
Thursday09:00–18:3017:45
Friday09:00–18:3017:45
Saturday09:00–18:3017:45
Sunday09:00–18:3017:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00–17:3016:45
Wednesday09:00–17:3016:45
Thursday09:00–17:3016:45
Friday09:00–17:3016:45
Saturday09:00–17:3016:45
Sunday09:00–17:3016:45
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Estate of Trianon Paris

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday (Today)Closed
Tuesday12:00–17:3016:45
Wednesday12:00–17:3016:45
Thursday12:00–17:3016:45
Friday12:00–17:3016:45
Saturday12:00–17:3016:45
Sunday12:00–17:3016:45

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–18:3017:45
Wednesday12:00–18:3017:45
Thursday12:00–18:3017:45
Friday12:00–18:3017:45
Saturday12:00–18:3017:45
Sunday12:00–18:3017:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–17:3016:45
Wednesday12:00–17:3016:45
Thursday12:00–17:3016:45
Friday12:00–17:3016:45
Saturday12:00–17:3016:45
Sunday12:00–17:3016:45

Gardens

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday (Today)Closed
Tuesday09:00–18:30
Wednesday09:00–18:30
Thursday09:00–18:30
Friday09:00–18:30
Saturday09:00–18:30
Sunday09:00–18:30

Museum of the history of fFance

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday (Today)09:00–18:3018:00
Tuesday09:00–18:3018:00
Wednesday09:00–18:3018:00
Thursday09:00–18:3018:00
Friday09:00–18:3018:00
Saturday09:00–18:3018:00
Sunday09:00–18:3018:00

The Great Stables

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday (Today)09:00–18:3018:00
Tuesday09:00–18:3018:00
Wednesday09:00–18:3018:00
Thursday09:00–18:3018:00
Friday09:00–18:3018:00
Saturday09:00–18:3018:00
Sunday09:00–18:3018:00

La Flottille

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday (Today)09:00–17:0017:00
Tuesday09:00–17:0017:00
Wednesday09:00–17:0017:00
Thursday09:00–17:0017:00
Friday09:00–17:0017:00
Saturday09:00–17:0017:00
Sunday09:00–17:0017:00

Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

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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

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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.