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)
Where to visit
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Île-de-France, France
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The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 under Louis XIV until the start of the French Revolution in 1789. This spectacular Baroque estate includes the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, the lavish Royal Apartments, and vast landscaped gardens with fountains and canals.
The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 under Louis XIV until the start of the French Revolution in 1789....
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Garden Fountains Show (Musical Fountains)
2 hours | Easy | Separate entry ticket for gardens on show days (Saturdays/Sundays in summer)
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.
Best time
April to October
How to reach
Take the RER C train from central Paris to Versailles Château Rive Gauche (approx 45 minutes). Driving is possible but parking nearby is expensive.
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