Versailles Palace Opening and Closing Hours

Check the opening times for all visitor areas at the Palace of Versailles.

When can you visit the Palace of Versailles?

The park and gardens of the Palace of Versailles are open to visitors 365 days a year. However, to access the main building, you will need a ticket to the Palace of Versailles. The opening hours vary depending on the season. The peak season runs from late spring to early autumn, while the off-peak season extends from autumn through the end of winter.

Palace of Versailles Timings

Location Period Days Opening Hours Ticket Office Closes Last Entry
Château de Versailles 1 April - 31 October Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM 5:40 PM 5:45 PM
Château de Versailles 1 November - 31 March Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM
Palace of Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate 1 April - 31 October Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM
Palace of Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate 1 November - 31 March Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM
Gardens 1 April - 31 October Every Day 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM N/A 7:00 PM
Gardens 1 November - 31 March Every Day 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM N/A N/A
Park 1 April - 31 October Every Day 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM N/A 7:45 PM
Park 1 November - 31 March Every Day 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM N/A 5:30 PM
Château de Versailles

Open every day except Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st. Hours vary by season:

  • Low season (november 1st – march 31st): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (last admission: 4:45 pm, and the ticket office closes at 4:30 pm).
  • High season (april 1st – october 31st): 9:00 am – 6:30 pm (last admission: 5:45 pm, and the ticket office closes at 5:40 pm).
Palace of Trianon and residence of Marie-Antoinette

Open every day except Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st. Hours vary by season:

  • Low season (november 1st – march 31st): 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm (ticket office closes and last admission: 4:45 pm).
  • High season (april 1st – october 31st): 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm (ticket office closes and last admission: 5:45 pm).

Gardens

They are open every day of the year, except for specific days with severe weather conditions, such as wind or snow. Hours vary by season:

  • Low season (november 1st – march 31st): 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please note that some groves are closed in low season.
  • High season (april 1st – october 31st): 7:00 am to 8:30 pm (last admission: 7:00 pm).
Park

Park is open every day throughout the year, except during exceptional weather conditions. However, the timings are fixed for the opening of the Park:

  • Low season (november 1st – march 31st): 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:30 pm).
  • High season (april 1st – october 31st): 7:00 am to 8:30 pm (last admission at 7:45 p.m).