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The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain.
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682.
To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.
Book online on the official ticketing website. Save time and book your access to the palace with a time slot.
Far from having been pillaged by a rampant mob as might be imagined, the Palace of Versailles came through the period of the French Revolution relatively unscathed, even though some would not have minded seeing such a key symbol of the monarchical system laid to waste. Find out more about Versailles and the French Revolution
Browse through a selection of 100 photos, every corner of the gardens of Versailles and Trianon, the colors of the four seasons, the intimacy of the groves, water games fountains and the rural atmosphere of the Queen's Hamlet. The Palace of Versailles benefited from the France Relance plan.
Find the Hall of Mirrors on a map. The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace, was built to replace a large terrace designed by the architect Louis Le Vau, which opened onto the garden.
While the Olympic Games are being held at the Palace of Versailles, the Magic of Drones will take over the Royal Gardens, offering an unforgettable experience. Discover a magical journey, where the water fountains and groves are lit up in colour at nightfall.
See Napoleon at Versailles. Follow the guide! To the Grand Trianon. The Grand Trianon still bears traces of the imperial family’s presence: it’s where you’ll find the Empress’s apartment and the Emperor’s private chamber – Louis XIV’s former chamber, which Napoleon had redecorated to his taste.
To coincide with the equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, to be hosted on the Versailles estate, the Château is holding a major exhibition dedicated to horses and equestrian civilisation in Europe – the first exhibition on this theme to be presented on such a scale.
