"Versailles tickets" is the first thing most visitors look up, and with good reason: since 2026 the price depends on the season and on where you come from, and nobody gets in without a time slot. Here is what the palace's official site says, in one place. Tickets are sold on the official site, en.chateauversailles.fr.
Versailles ticket prices in 2026
Prices below have applied since 14 January 2026. High season runs from 1 April to 31 October, low season from 1 November to 31 March.
- Passport (whole estate): €35 in high season, €25 in low season. Reduced rate €32 / €22.
- Late-entry Passport: €28 in high season, €18 in low season. Reduced rate €25 / €15.
- Estate of Trianon: €15. Reduced rate €12.
- Gardens on Grandes Eaux / Musical Gardens days: €15 in high season (reduced €12), free in low season.
The reduced rate applies to visitors from France and the European Economic Area. The late-entry Passport lets you in from 4pm in high season and from 3pm in low season.
Who gets in free
Entry to the palace and the Trianon is free for under-18s, and for residents and nationals of the European Economic Area under 26. Free does not mean walk-in: they still have to book a time slot.
The time slot is mandatory for everyone
Every visitor books a time slot, including those entering free. Access is guaranteed within the half hour following the time you chose. Many travellers report slots selling out in high season, so book as soon as your date is fixed, on the official site only.
Opening hours by season
- Palace: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6:30pm from 1 April to 1 November, 9am to 5:30pm from 2 November to 31 March.
- Estate of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 6:30pm in high season, noon to 5:30pm in low season.
- Gardens: 7am to 8:30pm in high season, 8am to 6pm in low season. They close at 5:30pm on Saturdays from 6 June to 19 September, and on 14 July.
The palace and the Trianon are closed on Mondays, and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The gardens and the park stay open every day, barring exceptional weather.
The best time to visit Versailles
According to the palace's own FAQ, Tuesdays and weekends are the busiest days in high season. If you are visiting at the weekend, arrive for the 9am opening, ahead of the groups, and follow the order the palace recommends: the palace first, the gardens from 10am to noon, the Trianon from midday.
The order of visit the palace recommends:
- The palace at opening, 9am, before the rooms fill up.
- The gardens from 10am to noon.
- The Trianon from midday, when it opens.
How long to plan
These are estimates drawn from travellers' accounts, not official figures. The palace alone takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours. Palace and gardens together, allow 4 to 5 hours. Add the Trianon and it becomes a full day.
Security rules worth knowing
Bags larger than 55 × 35 × 25 cm are refused. Strollers and baby carriers with a metal frame are not allowed in the palace rooms. Travel light, especially if you are heading to the airport afterwards.
Getting there from Paris
The RER C runs to Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, followed by a walk to the palace. It is the cheapest option, but you depend on the train schedule both ways.
By car, Versailles is about 20 km from Paris, 30 to 45 minutes on the road. Glide offers two private formulas in a Tesla Model Y sedan, up to 4 passengers:
- Round-trip, €130: your driver drops you at the palace, leaves, and comes back at the return time you choose when booking, no later than 5 hours after departure. Book the Versailles round-trip.
- Half-day, €350: the car and driver are booked for 5 hours and the driver waits on site. See the Versailles half-day.
Neither includes a guide or entrance tickets. Payment is made in full at booking; cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pick-up, 30% is retained after that.
For the visit itself, see our guide to visiting Versailles from Paris, or pair it with Monet's gardens in Versailles and Giverny in one day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Versailles ticket in 2026?
The Passport, which covers the whole estate, costs €35 in high season (1 April to 31 October) and €25 in low season (1 November to 31 March). Visitors from France and the European Economic Area pay a reduced €32 or €22.
Do I need to book a time slot at Versailles?
Yes. Every visitor books a time slot, even those who enter free, and access is guaranteed within the half hour following the chosen time.
Who can visit Versailles for free?
Under-18s, and residents and nationals of the European Economic Area under 26, enter the palace and the Trianon free. They must still book a time slot.
Is Versailles open on Mondays?
No. The palace and the Trianon are closed every Monday, as well as on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The gardens and the park stay open.
What is the best day to visit Versailles?
The palace opens Tuesday to Sunday; in high season it lists Tuesdays and weekends as its busiest days. Whatever the day, the best time is the 9am opening, ahead of the groups: the palace first, the gardens from 10am to noon, the Trianon after midday.
Is there a cheaper late-afternoon ticket?
Yes, the late-entry Passport: €28 from 4pm in high season, €18 from 3pm in low season (€25 and €15 at the reduced rate).
How long does a visit to Versailles take?
As an estimate, 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours for the palace alone, 4 to 5 hours with the gardens, and a full day if you add the Trianon.
Can I bring a suitcase or a stroller into the palace?
Bags larger than 55 × 35 × 25 cm are refused, and strollers and metal-frame baby carriers are not allowed in the palace rooms.