Versailles Palace opening hours
The Versailles Palace opening hours extend from Tuesday to Sunday, with schedules varying between the high and low seasons. Visitors can access the main residence from 9:00 until 17:30 or 18:30, while separate timings apply to the Trianon Estate and gardens.
Palace of Versailles schedule
The Versailles Palace opening hours follow a seasonal schedule:
| Season | Low Season |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 1 – March 31 |
| Days Open | Every day except Monday |
| Opening Time | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Last Admission | 16:45 |
| Ticket Office Closes | 16:30 |
| Season | High Season |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 1 – October 31 |
| Days Open | Every day except Monday |
| Opening Time | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Last Admission | 17:45 |
| Ticket Office Closes | 17:40 |
As shown in the table, from November to March, the palace operates from 09:00 to 17:30, requiring visitors to arrive before the last admission at 16:45 and the ticket office closure at 16:30. During the high season, which runs from April through October, the closing time extends to 18:30, allowing final entry until 17:45 and ticket purchases until 17:40.
Schedules by point of interest
The Versailles estate comprises several distinct areas with varying accessibility. Before you book Versailles Palace tickets for your preferred date, it is essential to align your arrival with the opening times. The following schedules detail the operational hours for the seasonal retreats, landscaped grounds, and historical galleries located outside the main palace building:
The Estate of Trianon, including the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Queen’s Hamlet, opens from Tuesday to Sunday. During the low season (November to March), the site operates from 12:00 to 17:30. In the high season (April to October), the closing time extends to 18:30. The estate requires visitors to arrive at least 45 minutes before the daily closure.
| Season | Low Season |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 1 – March 31 |
| Days Open | Tuesday – Sunday |
| Opening Time | 12:00 |
| Last Admission | 16:45 |
| Closing Time | 17:30 |
| Season | High Season |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 1 – October 31 |
| Days Open | Tuesday – Sunday |
| Opening Time | 12:00 |
| Last Admission | 17:45 |
| Closing Time | 18:30 |
Closing days
The Versailles estate maintains specific closure days for its indoor venues and historical sites. The Palace, the Estate of Trianon, and the Salle du Jeu de Paume remain closed every Monday, while the Coach Gallery limits its operations to weekends. Additionally, these specific areas close on the following public holidays: January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
In contrast, the Park and the Gardens remain open daily throughout the year, ensuring access to the outdoor landscapes regardless of the holiday schedule or building closures.