The Palace of Versailles opening hours are from 9 am to 5.30 pm, with the last entry at 5 pm. The Palace of Versailles is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed every Monday. The opening hours of Versailles Palace differ during the high and low seasons. Palace of Versailles opening hours in the high season (1 April to 31 October) are from 9 am to 6.30 pm. The last admission to the palace is at 6 pm. During the low season, between 1 November and 31 March, the Palace of Versailles hours are 9 am to 5.30 pm. The last entry occurs at 5 pm. The Palace of Versailles holiday hours are the same every year. The Palace remains closed on Christmas (25 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January).
| Time of year | Palace of Versailles hours |
|---|---|
| April to October | 9 am to 6.30 pm |
| November to March (except 25 December and 1 January) | 9 am to 5.30 pm |
Palace of Versailles Gardens Opening Hours
The Gardens of the Palace of Versailles are open all day except in extreme weather conditions. The Palace of Versailles Garden hours are 8 am to 8.30 pm, with the last admission at 7 pm. In the low winter season, the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles open hours are 8 am to 6 pm.
A timed ticket from the Palace of Versailles will make the most of your visit. It will give you priority access during the hour you have chosen to explore its splendor without waiting in line!
Musical Gardens Timings
The musical gardens of the Palace of Versailles are delightful to watch and are quite popular among tourists. You can plan your visit according to the activity and the date of the musical gardens.
| Open Dates | Open Days |
|---|---|
| 1 April to 29 April (except 15 April) | Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday |
| 5 May to 30 June 2024 (except 26 May), 6 June (Monday) | Every Thursday & Friday |
| 1 July to 31 August (except 14 July) | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday |
| 1 September to 28 October | Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday |
The days excluded are due to the function of the fountain. Groves are open from 9 am to 7 pm, and the musical displays are from 10 am to 7 pm. Various water displays at the Palace of Versailles gardens are held at different times.
| Water Display | Timing |
|---|---|
| Neptune Fountain | 10 am to 6.45 pm (5 minutes every 15 minutes) |
| Mirror Pool | 10 am to 7 pm (8 minutes every 10 minutes) |
| Water Theatre Grove | 10 am to 7 pm |
Night Fountains Show timings
Like the Musical Gardens, the Night Fountains Show is also very popular for their dynamic beauty.
Book the special Versailles Palace Night Fountain Show tickets to experience the show purely.
The show is available from 8.30 pm to 11.05 pm every Saturday evening from June to September. The Night Fountains Show runs this year between 8 June and 21 September 2024. The show timing for 4 special occasions is:
- 90th anniversary of the French Air Force (28 June) – 8 pm to 11.45 pm
- French national holiday (14 July) – 8.30 pm to 11.10 pm
- Fire Night Fountains Show (15 August) – 8.30 pm to 11.05 pm
- Electro Night Fountains Show (21 September) – 8.30 to 11.45 pm
You can enjoy the watering of the Night Fountains Show display during these timings:
| Versailles Palace Gardens Sections | Timings |
|---|---|
| Great Perspective, Latona’s Fountain & Apollo’s Fountain | 8.30 pm to 10.48 pm |
| The groves of the Triumphal Arch, Ballroom, Water Theatre, Girandole, & Dauphin, & the basins of Four Seasons, Mirror pool, & the Orangery | 8.30 pm to 10.40 pm |
| The groves & basins of the Colonnade, Enceladus, Domes & Obelisk | 8.45 pm to 10.40 pm |
| Neptune Fountain | 10.45 pm to 11.30 pm (5 minutes every 15 minutes) |
| Apollo’s chariot fountain | 10.50 pm to 11.05 pm |
The Park of Versailles
The Park of Versailles remains open from 7 am to 8.30 pm between April to October. Park of the Palace of Versailles hours of operation are 8 am to 6 pm between the low season from November to March. The last admission to the Park is at 7.45 pm and 5.30 pm, respectively. It opens all days of the year except on days of exceptionally extreme weather.
The Estate of Trianon
The Palace of Versailles’ Estate of Trianon is open every day except on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January every year. Its hours of operation in the summer are 10 pm to 6.30 pm and the last admission is at 6 pm. During the winter, between November and March, the Estate of Trianon opens from 12 pm to 5.30 pm, with the last admission at 5 pm.
The Gallery of Coaches
The Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches, opens every Saturday and Sunday. The hours are 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm, with the last admission at 5.45 pm. During the winter months, November to March, the gallery opens from 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm, and the last admission occurs at 4.45 pm. The gallery remains closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day each year.
FAQs
1. What hours is Versaille open?
Palace of Versailles visiting hours between April and October are 9 am to 6.30 pm, with the last admission at 6 pm. The gardens are open from 8 am to 8.30 pm, with the last admission at 7 pm. u003cbru003eTrianon Estate is open from 12 pm to 6.30 pm and is closed on Mondays and 1st May.Musical Gardens runs from Tuesday to Friday, and Night Fountains Show runs every Saturday during the summer.
2. How many hours to spend in Palace of Versailles?
To fully explore the Palace of Versailles, plan for 5 to 7 hours. This includes a 2 to 3-hour visit inside the palace, transportation time (1.5 to 2 hours round trip from Paris), and dining. If you want to explore extensively on a versailles-palace-and-gardens-ticket-with-audio-guide partner palace target blank noreferrer noopener sponsored self-guided tour, allocate more time. According to Palace of Versailles hours and prices, you can start your day early, leaving your hotel at 7 am. Â
3. What time does the Palace of Versailles close?
The Palace of Versailles closes at 6.30 pm during the high season (1 April to 31 October) and at 5.30 pm during the low season (1 November to 31 March). Last admission is at 6 pm and 5 pm, respectively. It is closed every Monday.Palace of Versailles Christmas hours are the same every year, closing on 25 December and 1 January.
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