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Map
Click on the map then switch to satellite view at the bottom left and zoom in.
Main Areas
- Palace
– Main Section
– King’s Private Appartment (accessible only via some guided visits or tours)
Opening Closed on Mondays
Cost Paid
- Gardens
Opening Every Day
Cost from November to March Free
Cost from April to October Paid
From April to October, the gardens are either enlivened with classical music (Musical Gardens) or, in addition, feature active fountains (Musical Fountains Show).
- Trianon, the Queen Estate (within the Park area)
– Grand Trianon & its Gardens
– Petit Trianon & its Gardens
– Queen’s Hamlet (exterior only)
Opening Afternoons ; Closed on Mondays
Cost Paid
- Park & its Canal
Opening Every Day
Cost Free
Distances
Beginning of the Gardens
→ End of the Gardens (i.e. the start of the Park),
via the central alley:
1 km
End of the Gardens (i.e. the start of the Park)
→ Beginning of the Trianon (Grand or Petit):
1 km
Beginning of the Gardens
→ Beginning of the Trianon (Grand or Petit),
via the side alley:
1.8 km
You can also connect these points using the paid little train (named Petit Train in French).
Annex Areas
These areas are located outside the enclosure.
Royal Tennis Court (a testament to the French Revolution)
Opening Afternoons ; Closed on Mondays
Cost Free
Coach Gallery (within Great Stables)
Opening Afternoons, on weekends and some public holidays
Cost Free
Equestrian Academy (within Great Stables)
Opening Afternoons, on weekends and certain Wednesdays, during equestrian shows.
Cost Paid
Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (former Small Stables)
Opening From April to October, Afternoons on weekends and some public holidays
Cost Free
Facilities
Food
Restaurants & Food Shops – Map & Info (Official Website)
Picnic is allowed in the Park + at some dedicated locations.
Night Fountain Show in the Gardens
From June to September, on Saturday nights and certain public holidays, events feature music, fountains, illuminations, and a fireworks display.
Entry requires a specific ticket, see the “Garden Tickets ” section on this page.
Paris To/From Versailles
| Transport | Price | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private Transfer | €80 to €90 | 30 to 50min |
| 2 | Taxi | €50 to €70 | 30 to 50min |
| 3 | Uber | €40 to €50 | 30 to 50min |
| 4 | RER (Suburb Train) | €2.50 / person | 45min to 1h |
Higher prices apply on Sundays, public holidays, or for larger vehicles (from 5 passengers).
Private Transfer
Taxi
From reception hotel
Most hotels offer a taxi-calling service for their guests.
From the street
You can hail a taxi directly from the street.
From the App
You can order an official taxi via the G7 app.
For more info about them, check our dedicated page, and go to the corresponding section:
Useful Apps for France Trip
Uber, etc
You can order a ride via the apps:
- Uber App
- Bolt App
For more info about them, check our dedicated page, and go to the corresponding section:
Useful Apps for France Trip
RER (Suburb Train)
Finding Your Best Option
Several RER lines serve the Palace of Versailles from Paris.
To find the simplest and fastest public transport option for your destination, check your Itinerary on Google Maps by entering:
- Your starting point
- Your destination
- Your date and time (instead of “Leave now”)
This is the best way to get the most up-to-date information for your route.
Ticket Format & Type
To take the RER, you’ll need a “Metro-Train-RER” ticket.
For more information on which ticket format & type to use for your route, check also our dedicated page:
Paris Public Transportation Guide
Included in the Tour
Some tours include the transportation, it can be by:
– Coach Bus
– RER
– Private Pickup
OVERVIEW TABLE
| Provider Name | Prices from | From | Group Size | Duration | Where to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace of Versailles Self-Visit (Main Tickets) | €21 | Versailles | - | - | Official Website‚ GetYourGuide‚ Tiqets | |
| Palace of Versailles Guided Visit | + €10 | Versailles | Max 25 | 1.5h | Official Website only | |
| 1 | Paris Trip | €65 | Versailles or Paris (by Coach Bus) | Max 15‚ 20‚ 25‚ or Private | 1.5h‚ 4h‚ or 7h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 2 | Memories France | €95 | Versailles or Paris (by RER) | Max 20 | 2.5h‚ 3h‚ 4.5h‚ 7h‚ or 8.5h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 3 | LivTours | €230 | Versailles | Max 6 or Private | 2.5h or 3h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 4 | Parismatic | €495 | Paris (by Private Pickup) | Private | 4h or 8h | Viator |
SELF-VISIT
Main Tickets
- Buying a ticket in advance allows you to skip the ticket purchase line and go directly to the entrance line at Gate A (which is dedicated to self-visits).
Gate A – Map (Official Website) - If you haven’t purchased a ticket in advance, you will first need to go through the ticket purchase line (at the south wing ticket office) and then proceed to the entrance line at Gate A.
#️⃣ There are 2 main tickets
Prices from €21 /person
* Leads to the same page: choose the matching option (subject to availability).
#️⃣S.1
Name “Palace”
Palace ✔️
Gardens ✔️(Nov. to Mar.) or ❌(Apr. to Oct.)
Trianon ❌
Book on Tiqets
Trianon Ticket only
#️⃣ 1 ticket
Prices from €12 /person
#️⃣S.3
Name “Estate of Trianon”
Palace ❌
Gardens ✔️(Nov. to Mar.) or ❌(Apr. to Oct.)
Trianon ✔️
Book on Tiqets
Garden Tickets only
Gardens are free from November to March and therefore don’t require a ticket during this period.
#️⃣ 3 tickets
Prices from €10 /person
* Leads to the same page: choose the matching option (subject to availability).
From April to October, the gardens are either enlivened with classical music (Musical Gardens) or, in addition, feature active fountains (Musical Fountains Show).
#️⃣S.4
#️⃣S.5
From June to September, on Saturday nights and certain public holidays, events feature music, fountains, illuminations, and a fireworks display.
#️⃣S.6
Audioguide / App
For the audio guide, you can either:
(both options provide the same audio content)
Pay for the physical Audioguide (book online or on-site), to be picked up after passing through Gate A.
Download the free Official App, which also provides visual information.
You can download the tour content in advance to use the app offline.
Use the app with your own headphones.
GUIDED VISIT
(by a guide from the palace staff)
- ⚠️ The Guided Visit must be booked in addition to the Self-Visit ticket.
- You’ll meet the guide at the welcome desk in the north wing ticket office.
Then, he will begin by taking you to the fast-track entrance line at Gate B (which is dedicated to guided-visits or tours).
North Wing Office – Map (Official Website)
#️⃣ 2 Options
Prices from + €10 /person
* Leads to the same page: choose the matching option (subject to availability).
#️⃣G.1
Name “Splendorous Versailles“
Duration 1.5h
Group Size Max 25
Palace ✅
Gardens ❌
Trianon ❌
#️⃣G.1
Name “King’s Private Apartments“
Duration 1.5h
Group Size Max 25
King’s Private Apartments section ✅
Gardens ❌
Trianon ❌
TOURS - 4 PROVIDER RECOMMENDATIONS
Overview Table Tours
Same table as the one above, but only with the tours.
| Provider Name | Prices from | From | Group Size | Duration | Where to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Trip | €65 | Versailles or Paris (by Coach Bus) | Max 15‚ 20‚ 25‚ or Private | 1.5h‚ 4h‚ or 7h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 2 | Memories France | €95 | Versailles or Paris (by RER) | Max 20 | 2.5h‚ 3h‚ 4.5h‚ 7h‚ or 8.5h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 3 | LivTours | €230 | Versailles | Max 6 or Private | 2.5h or 3h | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 4 | Parismatic | €495 | Paris (by Private Pickup) | Private | 4h or 8h | Viator |
- You’ll meet the guide outside the enclosure (check the meeting point when booking).
He’ll have the authorization to use the fast-track entrance line at Gate B (which is dedicated to guided visits and tours). - Palace tours or self-visit correspond to its main section (unless otherwise indicated).
- Trianon tours may correspond to its major part or its entirety.
1. Paris Trip
#️⃣ 7 Options
Prices from €65 /person
#️⃣1.1
From Versailles
Duration 1.5h (+ Self-Visit Nov. to Mar.)
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✔️Self-Visit Ticket (Nov. to Mar.) or ❌(Apr. to Oct.)
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣1.2
From Versailles
Duration 1.5h + Self-Visit
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✔️Self-Visit Ticket
Trianon ✔️Self-Visit Ticket
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
* Leads to the same page: select a date to view and choose the matching option (subject to availability).
* Leads to the same page: follow the similar steps.
#️⃣1.3
From Paris by Coach Bus
Duration 4h (1.5h + Self-Visit + round trip)
Group Size Max 25
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✔️Self-Visit Ticket
Trianon ❌
Book on GetYourGuide *
#️⃣1.4
From Paris by Coach Bus
Duration 4h (1.5h + Self-Visit + round trip)
Group Size Max 15
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✔️Self-Visit Ticket
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator *
Book on GetYourGuide *
#️⃣1.5
From Paris by Coach Bus
Duration 4h (1.5h + Self-Visit + round trip)
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✔️Self-Visit Ticket
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator *
#️⃣1.6
From Paris by Coach Bus
Duration 7h (including round trip)
Group Size Max 15
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Lunch ✅Included
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣1.7
From Paris by Pickup
Duration 7h (including round trip)
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator
Provider Info
2. Memories France
#️⃣ 5 Options
Prices from €95 /person
* Leads to the same page: select a date to view and choose the matching option (subject to availability).
#️⃣2.1
From Versailles
Duration 3h
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator *
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣2.2
From Versailles
Duration 7h
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator *
#️⃣2.3
From Versailles
Duration 2.5h
Group Size Max 20
Palace ❌
Gardens ❌
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
** Leads to the same page: select a date to view and choose the matching option (subject to availability).
#️⃣2.4
From Paris by RER
Duration 4.5h (including round trip)
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator **
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣2.5
From Paris by RER
Duration 8.5h (including round trip)
Group Size Max 20
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator **
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
3. LivTours
#️⃣ 2 Options
Prices from €230 /person
#️⃣3.1
From Versailles
Duration 2.5h
Group Size Max 6
Palace + King’s Private Appartment section ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣3.2
From Versailles
Duration 3h
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
4. Parismatic
#️⃣ 3 Options
Prices from €495 /person
#️⃣4.1
From Paris by Private Pickup
Duration 4h (including round trip)
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ❌
Book on Viator
#️⃣4.2
From Paris by Private Pickup
Duration 8h (including round trip)
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator
#️⃣4.3
From Paris by Private Pickup
Duration 8h (including round trip)
Group Size Private
Palace ✅Guided Tour
Gardens ✅Guided Tour
Lunch ✅Included
Trianon ✅Guided Tour
Book on Viator
Provider Info
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