Can you go inside Chateau de Versailles?

Can you go inside Chateau de Versailles?

GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION. The Palace of Versailles, Trianon Estate, Gardens, the gallery of Coaches and Park are open, with their usual opening hours. We recommend that visitors pre-book their tickets online and select a specific time slot to enter the Palace. Timed entry tickets are mandatory to access the Palace.

Is Versailles free to visit?

Admission is free and no ticket is required. The gardens are also free, except on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days. The Park is open every day all year round and admission is free.

How much does it cost to stay in Versailles?

The average price of a 7-day trip to Versailles is $1,372 for a solo traveler, $2,464 for a couple, and $4,620 for a family of 4. Versailles hotels range from $52 to $268 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $480 per night for the entire home.

How much of Versailles is open to the public?

The Park and Gardens are open every day. Access to the Gardens is free except on days of fountains shows. There are three train stations in Versailles, the closest one of the Palace is Versailles Château Rive Gauche. Accessibility measures have been put in place to facilitate the visit of visitors with disabilities.

Is Versailles open to the public?

The Château de Versailles Palace is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am. Last admission to the palace is at 5 pm during the low season and 6 pm during the high season. ... The park is open every day from 7 am to 8:30 pm (7 pm for vehicles) during the summer season and 8 am to 6 pm during the winter season.

Was the public allowed in Versailles?

Versailles, a royal destination The palace and gardens of Versailles have attracted visitors ever since the small initial hunting lodge was turned by Louis XIV into one of the most stunning residences in Europe, open to everyone according to the King's will.

Who owns Versailles Palace?

the French state The Palace of Versailles is currently owned by the French state. Its formal title is the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles Since 1995, it has been run as a Public Establishment, with an independent administration and management supervised by the French Ministry of Culture.

Who lives in Versailles now?

21st century The Palace of Versailles is currently owned by the French state.

Did Versailles smell bad?

Versailles had a bit of a natural odour issue caused by the very land it was built on. The former march land had quite the foul smell at some spots, especially during the summer, which mingled with the scents of sweat given off by the courtiers and their garments.

Does anyone live in the Palace of Versailles?

Located there are the apartments of the dauphin, the dauphine, and the daughters of Louis XV. The private apartments of the queen, Marie-Antoinette, and the living quarters of the captain of the guard are also found on the ground floor.