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Chateau de
Versailles RER C: Versailles - Rive Gauche Chateau From Montparnasse station, train SNCF direction Versailles-Chantiers From Saint-Laze station, train SNCF direction Versailles-rive-droite Tel: 01 30 83 78 00 Visiting fees below. |
Situated in the outskirts of Paris, you need to take the RER or train to get there.
Versailles Castle was originally built by Louis XIII as a hunting lodge. Eventually, Louis XIII asked Philibert Le Roy to turn it into a castle. Louis XIV, the son of Louis XIII extended the castle to his liking.
In May 1682, Versailles became the official residence of the Court of France.
The present state of this prestigious Versailles palace is the cumulative work of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI and their respective architects. Restorations have been done to keep the grandeur of the palace.
Divided into various quarters, don’t miss the Queen and King’s apartments, Hall of Mirrors, the Drawing Room of Plenty and the beautiful formal gardens.
The Hall of Mirrors is about 70 meters long and has a significant history. This was the room where Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles which ended the First World War.
In order to keep up the appearance of this grand chateau there will be temporary closures of different rooms at different times.
Here are some interesting places to visit at Chateau de Versailles:
The Formal Gardens with their perfect geometric shapes.
The King’s Garden created by Louis XVIII in the 19th century.
The Grand Canal where Louis XIV threw boat parties!
Fountain of Neptune, groups of sculptures designed by Le Notre to spray water.
Petit Trianon, a small castle, built for Louis XV as a retreat. Also became Marie-Antoinette’s favourite place to retreat.
Grand Trianon, built by the order of Louis XIV in 1687 to escape the pressured life of the court where he spent time with Madame de Maintenon, the governess to his illegitimate children who later became the kings wife in secret.
The Orangery, built to keep exotic plants safe during winter time.
The Kings and Queens Bedrooms.
Salon de Guerre (the Hall of Battles).
The Chapel consists of the upper and lower chapel.
The Drawing Room of Plenty, the Mars drawing room, the Mercury and Apollo drawing rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the Coronation room, and the Royal Opera.
Paris Conciergerie is offering booking service for Versailles Castle guided tours.
Please note that you can spend a whole day at the Vesaille Palace.
Hours of Operation:
From April 1 - October 31
Palace is
open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9 am to 6:30 pm - Last admission at 5:00 pm.
Trianon Palaces and Marie Antoinette's estate is open from Tuesday - Sunday from 12 pm to 5:30 pm - Last admission at 5:30 pm.
From November 1 - March 31
Palace is open from Tuesday - Sunday from 9 am to 5:30 pm - Last admission at 4:30 pm.
Versailles Palace is closed on January 1, April 5, May 1, May 24, November 1, December 25
Main Chateau Ticket 15 €after 3 pm reduced price of 13€
Marie-Antoinette’s Estate Ticket
10 €
After 3pm: 6 €
From Januray
to March