Audio Guide of the King and Queen's Apartments at Versailles

The Palace is open from Tuesday to Sunday, generally from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM in high season (last entry at 6:00 PM), and is closed on Mondays. The main access point is Entrance A, and it is mandatory to reserve a specific time slot through the official Versailles website.

Access is included in the 'Palace' ticket (approx. €19.50) or the 'Passport' ticket, and it is free for visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26. To avoid surprises and ticket office lines, buy your tickets directly from the official online ticket office.

A relaxed visit to the State Apartments, including the connection to the Hall of Mirrors, usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes. If you want to listen carefully to every historical detail, set aside at least a full hour just for this section.

These rooms, decorated around the theme of gods and planets, were the setting for the public life and official ceremonies of the Sun King, Louis XIV. They are the ultimate expression of French Baroque and absolute power, with highlights including the famous Apollo Room and the King’s Bedchamber.

To enjoy the details without being jostled, I recommend entering first thing in the morning (9:00 AM) or, even better, from 3:30 or 4:00 PM onward, when tour groups have already left. Wednesdays and Thursdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Yes, the route through the State Apartments is accessible by elevator, and priority entry is allowed through Entrance H for visitors with reduced mobility. Check the accessibility map and services on the site accessibility page.

A visit to the apartments inevitably leads into the spectacular Hall of Mirrors and continues toward the Gallery of Battles. In addition, from the windows you will have a privileged view of the Gardens and will be very close to the Royal Chapel.

Wear very comfortable shoes because you will be walking on marble and old parquet floors, and avoid bringing large backpacks, as you will have to leave them in the cloakroom. To truly understand what you are seeing, I suggest enhancing your visit with expert narration such as that offered by IAudioguia.