Versailles Palace, Trianon & Gardens: Self-Guided Ticket

The Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, and the Queen's private retreat in one outing

A self-guided ticket to Versailles grants skip-the-line entry to the Palace, plus access to the Gardens, Estate of Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet. You move through the royal rooms and grounds at your own pace with a digital audio guide in English. The Palace opens with timed entry, the Gardens from 8 a.m., and Trianon from noon. Temporary exhibitions are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Versailles Palace and Gardens

• Enter the Palace of Versailles
• Visit the Hall of Mirrors
• See the Royal Apartments
• Tour King and Queen's Chambers
• Explore the French-style Gardens
• Walk through sculptures and fountains
• Visit Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
• Discover Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet

The experience

The Palace opens with timed entry, so you arrive at your assigned hour and walk past the cashier line straight in. Inside, the Hall of Mirrors sprawls before you (gilt and chandeliers and painted ceilings) followed by the Royal Apartments and the King and Queen's Chambers, each one hung with priceless artwork. The digital audio guide narrates in English as you move through. Bring your own earphones.

The Gardens open earlier, from 8 a.m., and André Le Nôtre's French-style layout stretches for miles: sculptures, fountains, and lawns that invite you to wander. The Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon sit within the grounds, and beyond them lies Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet, a cluster of cottages where the Queen once escaped court life for something closer to a village. You set the pace and the route: no group, no fixed stops, no guide narration except what the audio guide provides.

The whole estate is yours to explore for roughly four hours, though you can arrive earlier if availability allows. Wheelchair access runs throughout. Prams and strollers work on the grounds. Direct support is available by phone or WhatsApp during office hours, Paris time, if questions arise during your visit.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entry to the Palace.
• digital audio guide in English.
• access to the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and King and Queen's Chambers.
• the Gardens with sculptures and fountains.
• the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon.
• Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet.
• temporary exhibitions.
• direct phone and WhatsApp support during office hours.

Before you book

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Is this one for you?This is a self-guided tour at your own pace, so you move through the Palace, Gardens, and Trianon without a group or fixed schedule: ideal if you want to linger in the Hall of Mirrors or skip areas that don't interest you. The timed Palace entry and the four-hour window mean you'll walk substantially and make choices about which sites to prioritize. It suits anyone comfortable navigating a large estate independently.

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Top questions

Can I enter the Palace at any time, or do I need to arrive at a specific hour?

The Palace uses timed entry, so you book a specific arrival time and skip the line at the cashier entrance when you reach it. Earlier times are possible depending on availability when you book.

What's included in the digital audio guide?

The audio guide covers the Palace rooms and key sites in English only. You'll need to bring your own earphones to listen as you walk through the halls and galleries.

Are the Gardens and Trianon included in the same ticket, or do I need separate entry?

The Gardens, Estate of Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet are all included in one ticket. The Gardens open from 8 a.m., and Trianon opens from noon, so you can start early if you wish.

How much walking is involved across the whole estate?

The Gardens alone extend for miles, and moving between the Palace, Trianon, and Hamlet means substantial walking on grounds and through rooms. The pace is entirely yours, and you can rest or skip areas as you prefer.

Is food available inside the Palace or Gardens?

Food and drinks are not included with the ticket. Cafés and restaurants operate within the estate, but you'll need to budget separately for meals.