How to visit VERSAILLES Chateau


 
  ONE-DAY PASS
 

We recommend purchasing this One-Day pass. This Pass allows you to avoid lengthy lines, with a priority access to all self guided visits such as: State Apartments of the King and the Queen and the Hall of Mirrors, King's Room, Apartments of Mesdames (exclusive visit for the pass holders) as well the Gardens with the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, the Queen's Hamlet.

This priority access is also extended during the high season to the temporary exhibits as well as the " Grand Musical Waterworks " Shows and the Groves in the "Petit Parc" and the Coach museum.

RATES
 March 26th to October 31 November 1st to March 31
 Adults and over 18: 20 euros 15,50 euros
 10 to 17 youngsters: 6 euros 4 euros
 Children under 10: free free
For more details, please consult: www.chateauversailles.fr
Or call: 01 30 83 77 88

You may purchase your Versailles pass either at:
 Versailles Tourist Office 2 bis avenue de Paris 78000 VERSAILLES Tel 33 (0) 1 39 24 88 88.

In PARIS:
 "Transilien" suburban train network ticket offices,
 FNAC stores ticket offices
 or from any National Museum ticket office for same day entry.

  ALL YEAR SELF GUIDED VISITS
 

Entry tickets, valid all year round, will allow you to see:
The State Apartments, The King's state Apartment, The Gallery/Hall of Mirrors, The Queen's State Apartment.

Access through A gate of the château.

 

 

RATES
 Versailles Château 18 and over 7,50 euros
 After 3: 30pm: 5,30 euros
 School children or teachers and youngsters and children under 18 are free
 Handicapped are free
 Gardens April-October 31st: 18 and over: 3 euros (except on Grand Musical Waterworks show = 6 €)
 School children, children under 18 and handicapped are free
 November 1st to March 31st: free
 Grand and Petit Trianon 18 and over: 5 euros.
 After 3: 30pm free
 Under 18: free
 Handicapped: free

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  ALL YEAR ROUND SELF GUIDED TOURS with AUDIOGUIDE system
 



You may use the audio guide in 8 different languages, including English.
Comments on visited sites with general entry access ticket for:
The King's Bedroom, Louis XIV Apartments, Gallery of the Mirrors, The Royal Heirs Apartments.

 

 


Access through Gate C of the château (except on the first Sunday of the month from November to March)
Available during high season from 9am to 5: 30pm
Available during low season from 9am to 4: 30pm

SEASONAL VISITS
Every weekend from April 1st to October 31st, you may discover on your own:

The Coach Museum - April 1st to October 31:
18 and over: 2 euros.
Under 18, schoolteachers and students, handicapped are free.
Closed from November 1 to March 31

The "Salle du Jeu de Paume" Open from April 1 to October 31
Free for all - Closed from November 1 to March 31
This court, built around 1686 for courtiers and people of Versailles, is one of the few royal ancient tennis courts still existing today.
It was made famous for the oath taken by the Third Estate deputies on the 20th of June 1789.

On occasion you may visit The Museum of French History accessible through gate A of the château. Please inquire by calling: 01 30 83 76 20

LECTURERS "Conference" VISITS

Lecturer guides visits, either in French or English, are aimed at visitors with advanced historical interest or amateurs alike and are handled by official lecturers from the National Museum Association.
All year round, from Tuesdays to Sundays, the numerous various lecture visits allow you to satisfy your most intimate curiosity by touring the private apartments of the Kings, Queens and high executives from the court. You will also tour the unique King's Opera house and the Royal chapel.

Please show up at Gate D of the château to inquire about same day schedules and programs. Tickets are available for sale according to availability from 9am to 3; 45pm

Would you like to get more information, please call: 01 30 83 77 88

Or consult: www.chateauversailles.fr

Tickets for 18 and over are:
Admission fee (7,50 €)
+ 4,00 euros for 1 hour tour
+ 6 euros for 1h30 tour
+ 8 euros for 2 hours tour

SCHEDULES

Chateau
Open daily except Mondays and for some French Holidays
26th March to October 31: 9am to 6: 30pm with last admission at 6pm
November 1st to March 31: 9am to 5; 30pm with last admission at 5pm

Gardens
Open every day except in bad weather from 7a.m. in summer, 8a.m. in winter, until sunset (between 5.30p.m. and9.30 p.m. depending on the season)

Grand and Petit Trianon
Open daily except for some French Holidays
26th March to October 31 from 12 noon to 6: 30pm with last admission at 6pm
November 1 to March 31, from 12 noon to 5pm; 30pm, with last admission at 5pm.

Musée des Carrosses or Coach Museum
26th March to October 31st, open every weekend from 9am to 6: 30pm

"Salle du jeu de Paume"
26th March to October 31, open on week ends from 12: 30pm to 6; 30pm
November 1 to March 31, closed.

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