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Things to do in Palace of Versailles

Île-de-France, France

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Start with Passport Ticket with Timed Entry, Garden Fountains Show (Musical Fountains), Marie-Antoinette Estate & Trianon Palaces. Then use the full Palace of Versailles guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Palace of Versailles in Île-de-France, France, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Passport Ticket with Timed Entry

4-5 hours | Easy | Gives access to the whole estate: Palace, Trianon estate, and Gardens (higher price during Fountain Shows)

02

Garden Fountains Show (Musical Fountains)

2 hours | Easy | Separate entry ticket for gardens on show days (Saturdays/Sundays in summer)

03

Marie-Antoinette Estate & Trianon Palaces

2 hours | Easy | Included in the Passport ticket, or bought separately

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Good first tap

Stand in the iconic Hall of Mirrors and stroll through the immense, meticulously designed royal gardens of André Le Nôtre.

Travel tip

Get the Passport ticket that includes the Trianon Estate to escape the main palace crowds in the afternoon.

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