Is a day trip to Versailles worth it?

One of the best day trips from Paris is the Palace of Versailles. It's home to stories of Marie-Antoinette and other royals who were part of the French Revolution. Even though you've come all this way for the City of Light, I guarantee you won't be disappointed making a little time for this impressive palace.



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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.

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Individual, Families, People with disabilities A day at Versailles For tickets with an entry slot between 9.00 and 10.30 am. Let us guide your exploration of the Estate of Versailles so that you get the most from your visit and your time in Versailles. The day of your visit to the Estate of Versailles has arrived !

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Known as one of the most magnificent palaces on earth, the Palace of Versailles is probably ranked very high by every traveller in Europe. The history behind its walls, the beauty of its vast gardens and the magic of its architectural style make it one of the most visited places in Europe.

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The town of Versailles is well worth your time. Frankly, if it were anywhere else, visitors would love it for its splendid houses and grand buildings even without the Chateau. But, overshadowed by the monumental castle, it's easy to miss the fact that there is history everywhere and lots to see and do.

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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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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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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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You can skip the line for the audio guide at the palace by downloading the free app that houses all of the Versailles related audio guides in 11 different languages. 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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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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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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1. Best Time to Visit Versailles. The best time to visit Versailles is in spring or autumn because the site is less crowded than in summer. The garden shows usually take place between April and October, and they are also lovely in the shoulder seasons.

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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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The Palace is open every day except Monday. The Palace opens at 9 am; the Trianon estate opens at noon, from Tuesday to Sunday. Remember to book the audioguide, available in 12 languages.

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While the Palace of Versailles is open to the public, it is still a Royal Palace and visitors are expected to dress accordingly. This means no sandals, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or hats.

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Yes, there is a direct train from Paris to Versailles. We usually find around 30 direct trains on the route from Paris to Versailles every weekday. There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 18 departures.

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No bags larger than the maximum size (55cm x 35cm x 20cm) will be admitted, and all bags must be checked and left at the left luggage desk.

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