Can I bring water into Versailles?

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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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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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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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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on weekends, Thursday May 18th, Tuesday August 15th : from 10am to 5pm then from 5.45pm to 6.45pm*, 5 minutes every 15 minutes. on Tuesdays and some public holidays (Friday April 7th, Monday April 10th, Monday May 8th, Monday May 29th and Friday July 14th 2023) : from 10am to 6.45pm*, 5 minutes every 15 minutes.

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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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Within half a day, you will have the opportunity of discovering all the richness of the castle, visiting the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments inside, but also the famous French style gardens. We propose two visits each day, departure from Paris center. The ideal formula to discover Versailles in half a day !

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No, a national identity card/passport, or a digital copy of it, is sufficient. Are the Palace Gardens open on Mondays? Yes, although the Palace and Trianon's Estate are closed, the Palace Gardens and the Park are open and admission is free.

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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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How Long is the Line at Versailles? The ticket office line at Versailles can take anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Afterward, you will need to again wait in line at the main palace entrance, followed by the security check, which can collectively take another 1-3 hours.

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If you have not planned anything ahead, it helps to arrive as early as possible to tour the palace. We suggest arriving right at opening time—if not a little before. If you did not pre-purchase Versailles admissions or a tour, avoid touring the palace in the late morning and afternoon, when crowds are at their peak.

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Plan on two to three hours for the château, one hour for the gardens, and another two hours if you want to include the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette in your visit. Add two hours to cover your round-trip transit time, and it's a five- to ten-hour day trip from Paris. His times seem reasonable.

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Tuesday is busy because the Louvre in Paris is closed, so many people choose to visit Versailles instead.

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To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.

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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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