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The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain.
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682.
To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.
The Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat of power and , from the nineteenth century , a museum. With the gardens and the Palaces of Trianon, the park of the Château de Versailles spreads over 800 hectares.
These two small palaces, whose architectural style was neither distinctive nor particularly fashionable, were royal residences of leisure. Despite this seemingly humble role, it was here that the Day of the Dupes, a major event in the history of the French crown, culminated in November 1630.
Book online on the official ticketing website. Save time and book your access to the palace with a time slot.
An outstanding estate. The history of the Palace of Versailles starts at the 17th century. It was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum.
Consult the interactive map to locate the places to visit and the services available to you (restaurants, toilets, access, etc.). See the rules of visit, which are essential for the comfort of visitors and the protection of the heritage. Read the FAQ Conditions for free admission.
A day at Versailles. Durée : whole day. Saison conseillée : High season, days of fountains shows. Lieu (x) : Le Château, Les Jardins, Le Domaine de Trianon.
Let us guide your exploration of the Estate of Versailles so that you get the most from your visit and your time in Versailles.
