Versailles Palace Tour Guides — Planning Tips & What to Know
Planning tips, ticket comparisons, and everything you need to know before your Versailles palace tour.
History of the Palace of Versailles: From Louis XIII's Hunting Lodge to the French Revolution
The history of the Palace of Versailles, from Louis XIII's hunting lodge and Louis XIV's court to Marie Antoinette, the Revolution and the museum you visit today.
Read guide →Versailles Ticket Prices 2026: Passport, Late Entry, Gardens and Trianon Explained
Every 2026 Versailles ticket price: the €25–€35 Passport, late entry, Trianon, garden-show days, free entry rules, guided tours and audio guides, and which to buy.
Read guide →Guided Tour vs Self-Guided Versailles: Which Is Better?
Guided tour or self-guided visit at Versailles? Compare costs, the €5 audio guide, official themed tours, private guides and which option suits your trip.
Read guide →Versailles Opening Hours: Palace, Gardens, Trianon and the Best Time to Arrive
Versailles opening hours for the Palace, Gardens, Park and Trianon: Monday closure, last admission, high- and low-season hours, and the best time to arrive.
Read guide →Marie Antoinette at Versailles: Her Rooms, Petit Trianon, Estate & Queen's Hamlet
Explore Marie Antoinette's Versailles: her State Apartment, private chambers, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, gardens and theatre, with practical visitor tips.
Read guide →Versailles Day Trip from Paris: Train vs Guided Tour, Half-Day vs Full-Day
Plan a Versailles day trip from Paris. Compare independent train travel vs guided tours, half-day vs full-day options, costs, tickets, transport and the best itinerary.
Read guide →Hall of Mirrors at Versailles: History, Highlights & Visitor Guide
The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles: 357 mirrors, Le Brun's ceiling, the Treaty of Versailles, what to look for inside, and how to see it without rushing.
Read guide →Trianon Estate at Versailles: Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon & Marie Antoinette's Estate
Plan your visit to the Trianon Estate at Versailles: Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, gardens, tickets, the best route and how long to allow.
Read guide →Versailles Gardens Guide: What to See, Tickets, Fountains & Best Route
What to see in the Gardens of Versailles, when garden entry is free and when it's charged, how the fountain shows work, and the best route for a first visit.
Read guide →The Best Time to Visit Versailles to Avoid Crowds
The best days, hours, and months to visit Versailles without the crowds — plus when skip-the-line entry matters most. Month-by-month breakdown.
Read guide →How to Get from Paris to Versailles: Every Option Compared
How to get from Paris to Versailles by RER C, Transilien, bus 171, taxi, car or tour — which station to use, 2026 fares, and the best route from your neighbourhood.
Read guide →What to Expect on a Versailles Palace Tour: A First-Timer's Guide
What a guided Versailles palace tour is actually like — meeting point, security, the 90-minute route, the gardens after, and what to bring. First-timer tips.
Read guide →Versailles Passport vs Palace Ticket: Is There Still a Palace-Only Ticket?
Versailles dropped its Palace-only ticket for 2026, so the Passport is now the only ticket into the palace. What it covers, prices, late entry and when a guided tour beats it.
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