π [Paris Day Trip Review] Versailles Palace Ticket β A Royal Experience Just Outside Paris
If you want to step into the grandeur of French royalty, booking a Versailles Palace ticket is your first-class ticket into one of the most opulent palaces in Europe. With its golden gates, endless gardens, and lavish halls, the ChΓ’teau de Versailles is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or just a truly majestic experience.
π Basic Info
- Location: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
- Opening Hours:
- Palace: 9:00 AM β 6:30 PM (closed Mondays)
- Gardens & Park: Open daily
- Ticket Types:
- Palace only (~β¬21)
- Passport (All areas) β Palace + Gardens + Trianon (~β¬28ββ¬30)
- Getting There: ~1 hour from Paris by RER C train (Versailles ChΓ’teau β Rive Gauche station)
- Website: chateauversailles.fr
π° Whatβs Included in the Ticket?
Depending on your selection, your ticket may include:
- The Palace (ChΓ’teau) β Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, King & Queen’s Chambers
- The Gardens β Free on most days, but paid access during Musical Fountain Shows
- The Estate of Trianon β Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinetteβs Hamlet
- Audio Guide or App β Available in multiple languages (free with ticket)
π Highlights of the Visit
- Hall of Mirrors β The most iconic room in the palace, lined with 357 mirrors and chandeliers
- Royal Apartments β Sumptuous rooms where Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette once lived
- Gardens of Versailles β Manicured lawns, fountains, sculptures, and scenic walking paths
- The Musical Fountain Show β A must if you visit on weekends (seasonal)
- Marie Antoinetteβs Hamlet β A charming, rustic retreat that feels worlds apart from the palace
π‘ Travel Tips
- Book your ticket online in advance, especially during spring/summer
- Arrive early in the morning to beat the crowds at the palace entrance
- The estate is huge β wear comfortable shoes and consider renting a golf cart or bike for the gardens
- The Passport ticket is best value if you plan to see the full estate
- Consider combining your ticket with guided tours for more historical context
