Are there water fountains in Versailles?

The main water jet reaches a height of 27 metres and is the tallest among the fountains in the gardens of Versailles. On either side of the fountain, whose central sculptural group was reproduced in 1889, are alleys leading to two groves: France Victorious to the south and the Three Fountains to the west.



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You can find these water supply points :
  • In the Honour Courtyard of the Palace, near the South Ministers' Wing.
  • In the park, between the Grand Canal and the Apollo's fountain.
  • At the Grand Trianon, near the toilets.
  • At the Queen's Hamlet, along the Dovecote.


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Most of the fountains are still opened manually by the hydrant men. During the Versailles Fountain Show, you will see them wandering around the fountains, and they still use the same keys to open and close the Fountains from the times of the Sun King!

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food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum; picnics are not allowed in the gardens. However, it is possible to have a picnic in the park.

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The Fountains of Versailles are one of Versailles' main highlights. The 50 fountains and 620 water games are an integral part of the aesthetics desired by the Sun King and constituted a staging, a show that King Louis XIV used to glorify his reign.

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Access to the Palace and the estate of Trianon is free for visitors under 18 (or under 26 residing in the EU).

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A visit to the Palace of Versailles There are also dress codes that must be followed. No jeans, no sneakers, and no hats. If you are visiting in the summer, be prepared for some hot weather. Bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and clothes that you can layer.

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No bag larger than a handbag can be accepted on the site of Château de Versailles.

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While it smells fine now, hygiene practices (or the lack thereof) in France during Louis XIII's reign meant that the palace smelled like urine, fecal matter, and more. Some claim that a lack of toilets in the palace even led some visitors to relieve themselves behind curtains and pillars.

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The fountains are spread out over a huge space with a palace as their backdrop and a grand canal in the forefront. I don't think march 31 would be as crowded as July, but even if it was, I'd go. I think that Versailles is at it's most beautiful when the fountains are on!

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You can get free tap water at all dining establishments If you ask for l'eau, or d'eau, you are likely to get mineral water, which is chargeable and sometimes expensive. What you want to ask for is une carafe d'eau or un pichet d'eau, which ensures that you get free tap water.

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Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals. Basically: Avoid casual wear, use earth tones, and please don't wear open-toed shoes.

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If you do not plan on renting a golf cart or bike and want to explore the gardens or other areas of the Versailles estate, make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Sneakers will be the best choice as there are some areas where you have to walk on dirt and/or rock pebbles.

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What do people wear to Versailles? While there might not be an official dress code at the Palace of Versailles anymore, it is still worth making sure that you fit in properly. That's why it's worth staying modest and avoiding any short skirts or shorts, as well as any casual wear such as tracksuits or hoodies.

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Visit during the week One of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace.

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Works on display in the permanent exhibition spaces may be photographed or filmed for private purposes, thus excluding all professional, collective or commercial uses which require the prior written permission of the President of the Establishment.

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To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.

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The Gallery of Coaches, located in the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, is open from 12.30pm to 5.30pm (in Low Season) or from 12.30pm to 6.30pm (in High Season). Admission is free and no ticket is required. The gardens are also free, except on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days.

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Passport tickets with timed entry grant priority admission and are valid for thirty minutes every hour, at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Priority admission to the Palace is permitted once only at the booked time on the ticket. There is no timed entry for the estate of Trianon.

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With your Versailles skip the line tickets, you are going to avoid the longest lines. Also, you may want to avoid the biggest crowds when you visit the Palace of Versailles inside. With the crowds, the rooms' staff make visitors circulate faster to avoid bottlenecks, so the visit is less enjoyable.

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