About Versailles
Once a former royal residence, museum of the history of France, and the location of official functions hosted by the French Republic, the Château de Versailles offers an extensive range of tours of its architectural heritage, rare collections of objets d'art, special exhibitions, concerts, equestrian shows and open-air sound and light performances. For full details on opening times and temporary exhibitions, refer to the official website.
Contact
- Switchboard: +33 1 30 83 77 77
- Information: +33 1 30 83 78 00
- Tickets: +33 1 30 83 77 88
Highlights
- Château de Versailles: Open every day, except Monday and public holidays.
- Grand Trianon & Petit Trianon: Open every day from 12:00, except public holidays.
- Musée des Carrosses: A unique collection of carriages and sleighs on display in the Grande Ecurie du Roi. Open every weekend 9:00-18:30, April to October.
- Salle du Jeu de Paume: Open April 1 to October 31.
- Garden & grounds: Open every day, weather permitting.
- Gardens: Open every day. Admission charged April 1 to October 31.
Additional Information
About France
Once you are in Paris we suggest spending two or three days of vacation in France. How about one of the following:- The Loire Valley (1.5 hours by high-speed train)
- Aquitaine Vineyards (3.5 hours by high-speed train; one hour by plane)
- The Riviera - Côte d'Azur (3 hours by high-speed train; one hour by plane)