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With timed tickets and a bit of planning, you can see the highlights without the rush..
The Palace, Gardens and Trianon Estate have different hours; schedules vary by season and special events
Some areas may close during ceremonies, strikes, maintenance or storm alerts
Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Versailles is easy to reach from Paris by RER, suburban trains or car. The main entrance is at the Cour d’Honneur.
RER C to Versailles Château – Rive Gauche (5–10 min walk). Transilien N to Versailles‑Chantiers or L to Versailles‑Rive Droite (10–15 min walk).
Paid parking at Place d’Armes and around the estate; traffic can be heavy on weekends — arrive early.
Local buses connect the stations and entrances; services vary by day and season.
From Versailles Château – Rive Gauche station, follow signs to Place d’Armes and the Cour d’Honneur (about 8–10 minutes).
Baroque splendor in the Palace, the glittering Hall of Mirrors, vast formal gardens, and the intimate Trianon retreats.

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Learn More →Walk through glittering mirrors, chandeliers and historic frescoes — the palace’s most iconic gallery.
See the ceremonial rooms, rich décor and royal symbolism of Louis XIV’s court.
Stroll formal avenues, hidden groves and grand water displays designed by André Le Nôtre.

Timed entry keeps queues manageable — especially for the Palace.
Passport tickets unlock the full estate: Palace, Gardens on show days, and Trianon.