Audio Guide of Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is open from Tuesday to Sunday: palace 9:00-18:30 (until 17:30 in low season), gardens 8:00-20:30, and park 7:00-20:30. It is closed on Mondays and public holidays such as January 1 and December 25. To get there from Paris, take the RER C train (yellow line) to 'Versailles Château Rive Gauche' (40-minute journey). You can check exact schedules on the official website.

General admission to the palace and gardens costs €21.50 (standard ticket) or €30 (Passport with fountain shows). Free for visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26. Everyone can enter free on the first Sundays from November to March, except during the summer months. We recommend buying tickets online on the official website to avoid long lines.

At least 4-6 hours are recommended to visit the palace, gardens, and surrounding areas such as the Trianon. The palace alone requires 2-3 hours. For the full experience, including galleries, groves, and fountains, consider a full day. The site covers 800 hectares of land.

Versailles was the royal residence of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, and a symbol of the absolute power of the French monarchy. Key treaties were signed here, including the Treaty of Versailles (1919), which ended World War I. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Visit between November and March (except holidays) for fewer tourists. Weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday) are better than weekends. Arrive early (8:30-9:00) or during the last hour before closing. July and August are the most crowded months.

Yes, the palace offers priority access and free wheelchair loans (reservation at +33 1 30 83 75 05). There are elevators and 9 km of accessible paths in the gardens. Full information is available in the accessibility section.

Nearby you will find: Saint Louis Cathedral (Place Hôtel de Ville), the Notre-Dame Market (local products), and nearby towns such as Rambouillet (its castle) or Saint-Germain-en-Laye. From Paris (30 km away), you can combine your trip with the Eiffel Tower or The Louvre.

1) Wear comfortable shoes (there is a lot of uneven ground). 2) Buy the 'Passport' for full access. 3) Bring water and light food (restaurants are often crowded). 4) Download the official map at PDF here. 5) Don't miss the fountain shows in the gardens.