Palace of Versailles
Palace · Versailles, Paris

Palace of Versailles

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The vast royal palace southwest of Paris where the French court lived until the Revolution. The Hall of Mirrors and state apartments are the headline, but the gardens, fountains and Trianon estate can easily fill the rest of the day.

On day 3 of Paris in a week

Good to know

Time to spend
Half a day to a full day
Tickets
Paid entry; timed palace booking required. Palace closed Mondays
Best time
Arrive at opening, ideally midweek; fountain shows run in warmer months
Getting there
RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, then a 10-minute walk

Itineraries with Palace of Versailles

Day 3 of Paris in a week

A day at Versailles

How Palace of Versailles fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Palace of VersaillesVersailles
  2. 12:00Petit Trianon and the Queen's HamletVersailles
  3. 14:30The gardens by bikeVersailles
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Palace of Versailles questions

How long does it take to see Versailles?

Allow at least half a day for the palace and main gardens, and a full day if you add the Trianon estate.

Is Versailles open on Mondays?

No, the palace and Trianon estate are closed on Mondays, though the gardens and park stay open.

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