Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors and formal gardens

Palace of Versailles Day Trip from Paris

Paris, France

HistoryArts Culture

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Duration6 hrs

EffortModerate

BudgetMid-Range

PriceUSD 38

StyleSelf-Guided

OpenTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Best monthsApr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

StatusMust-See

About This Activity

Board the RER C from Paris (45 min) to Versailles-Château Rive Gauche. Timed entry is mandatory — book the Passport ticket online in advance (€35 Apr-Oct / €25 Nov-Mar for non-EEA visitors; €32/€22 for EEA nationals) to skip queues at Gate A. The ticket covers the palace, Trianon estates, and gardens. Fountain shows run April-October on weekends. Closed Mondays; pre-booking essential in peak season.

Seasonal note: Garden fountain shows Apr-Oct weekends; pre-booking strongly recommended Apr-Sep; closed Mondays

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