Tickets & opening times.
Every published Versailles ticket, priced in pounds sterling and euros, with a full comparison of what each one includes — and when to buy which.
Which ticket suits your visit?
| Includes | Palace | Passport | Passport + Fountains | Paris Museum Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Apartments & Hall of Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grand Trianon | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Petit Trianon | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Queen's Hamlet | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gardens (fountains days) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Gardens (regular days) | Free entry | Free entry | Free entry | Free entry |
| Timed entry required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total price (adult) | £18 · €21 | £27 · €32 | £34 · €40 | From £62 (2-day) |
Prices reflect official 2025–26 tariffs published by the Établissement public du château, du musée et du domaine national de Versailles. Sterling equivalents at £1 = €1.17. Third-party resellers may add booking fees of 10–25%.
1 April – 31 October
- Palace: 09:00 – 18:30 · last entry 18:00
- Trianon Estate: 12:00 – 18:30 · last entry 18:00
- Gardens: 08:00 – 20:30
- Musical Fountains: Sat, Sun & Tue · 10:00 – 19:00
- Closed: every Monday
1 November – 31 March
- Palace: 09:00 – 17:30 · last entry 17:00
- Trianon Estate: 12:00 – 17:30 · last entry 17:00
- Gardens: 08:00 – 18:00
- Musical Fountains: not scheduled
- Free Sunday: 1st Sunday of each month
Three ways to secure your ticket.
- Option one · Direct
Book at chateauversailles.fr — the official website run by the Public Establishment. This is the only route with no booking fee. Tickets show a 30-minute entry window; be at the gates 10 minutes before your slot.
- Option two · Paris Museum Pass
If you're seeing multiple Paris sites, the 2-day (£62), 4-day (£82) or 6-day (£100) Museum Pass usually pays for itself within three attractions. You still need to book a free timed slot for Versailles on the official website.
- Option three · Guided tour
A guided tour costs €10 on top of your Palace ticket and gives access to normally closed areas — the King's Private Apartments, the Royal Opera and the private hunting rooms of Louis XV. Groups are capped at 30. Book at least 48 hours ahead.
When Versailles is free.
Between November and March, the first Sunday of each month is free of charge for all visitors. A free timed-entry slot must still be booked in advance.
Free entry year-round for: under-18s of any nationality, EU residents aged 18–25, visitors with disabilities plus one companion, teachers with a Pass Éducation card, and holders of an accredited press card.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to visit the Palace of Versailles?
- The Palace-only ticket is €21 (approximately £18) and the Passport ticket, which covers the Palace, the Trianon Estate and the Gardens on a fountains day, is €32 (approximately £27). Entry is free for visitors under 18, for EU residents under 26, and on the first Sunday of each month between November and March.
- What are the opening hours of Versailles?
- The Palace is open from 09:00 to 18:30 from Tuesday to Sunday between April and October, and from 09:00 to 17:30 between November and March. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. The Palace is closed every Monday, on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
- Do I need to book Versailles tickets in advance?
- Yes. Since 2018 all Palace visitors — including holders of free-entry categories — must book a timed 30-minute entry slot in advance via the official website. Same-day tickets often sell out by mid-morning between April and October.
- What does the Versailles Passport include?
- The Passport covers the Palace, the Grand and Petit Trianon, Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet, and the Gardens on fountains days. It does not include guided tours of restricted areas such as the King's Private Apartments or the Royal Opera House, which are ticketed separately at €10 each.
- Is Versailles included in the Paris Museum Pass?
- Yes. The 2, 4 and 6-day Paris Museum Pass grants free entry to the Palace, the Trianon Estate and the Gardens (excluding fountains days), but you must still book a free timed entry slot online. Guided tours of restricted areas are not included.
Also useful: practical visiting information, what to see inside and the full FAQ.