How much does it cost to book Versailles?

Palace of Versailles wedding cost will exceed 100 000 euro with optimal budgets starting at 200 000 euro. The venue rent itself varies from 18 000 euro for the Crusades Rooms to 70 000 euro for the Gallery of Battles or Orangerie.

Do I need to buy tickets to Versailles in advance?

Visitors to the Palace must book in advance and select a specific time slot. We highly recommend that visitors pre-book their tickets online. Once you have booked your ticket online and printed it, go directly with your ticket to Entrance A of the Palace. Visitors eligible for free admission must pre-book online.

Is it free to visit the Palace of Versailles?

Access to the Gardens is free except on days of fountains shows. 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.

Is Versailles open to the public?

The Palace and the Estate of Versailles are open. Reservation of your ticket is compulsory. You can prepare your visit by consulting the conditions of visit, and by downloading the official Palace of Versailles app.

What is the best day to go to Versailles?

The best day to visit is Thursday, and the best time to arrive at the palace is between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. You can’t miss the pièce de résistance: the Hall of Mirrors.

How much time do you need at Versailles?

“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.”

How long does a visit to Versailles take?

Can I bring food to Versailles?

Can I bring food into Versailles? You can’t take food into the palace itself, but you can bring food and beverages onto the grounds if you skip the interior tour. There are also food vendors on the grounds if you want to do both!

What is the best day of the week to visit Versailles?

What is the best time to visit Versailles?

The best time of the year to visit Versailles, and Paris, is from April-June and October-November. The weather during these months remains mild and you can enjoy the travelling during these months as the crowds are relatively lesser.

What should I wear to Versailles?

Wear comfortable footwear, and bring a sweater or long-sleeved shirt, as it can get very windy in the gardens especially in the late afternoons. (It’s always a few degrees chillier in Versailles than in Paris).

How much does it cost to get into the Palace of Versailles?

You can opt for the basic Palace of Versailles ticket that costs €18. This ticket gives you access to all the main areas and comes with an audio guide in a choice of 11 languages.

Is there a long line for tickets to Versailles?

Yes, you can skip the long ticket lines with these Palace of Versailles tickets. The ticket purchase line at the Versailles can be anywhere between 45-90 minutes long. We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance so that you can skip these lines and head straight to the security at the time of your visit.

How old do you have to be to get a tour of Versailles?

This guided tour is available in English, Spanish, and French: choose as you please. Children aged 17 and below enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID). Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.

Is the Palace of Versailles a World Heritage Site?

One of the finest examples of 17th-century French art and architecture, the Versailles Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see French landmark. Located just 40 minutes outside of Paris in the city of Versailles, the Grand Palace was once the epicenter of French royal power and home to the French Monarchy.