Versailles Ticket Prices 2026: Passport, Late Entry, Gardens and Trianon Explained

Versailles has no single entrance fee for the whole estate, and the 2026 price list changed in ways that older guides still miss. The only ticket that gets you into the Palace is the Passport: €25 from November to March and €35 from April to October, with €3 off for France and EEA nationals and residents. Around it sit a cheaper late-entry Passport, a separate Trianon ticket, paid garden admission on Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains days, and a combined Gardens + Trianon ticket for visitors who skip the Palace. Some visitors enter the Palace and Trianon free but still pay for the Gardens on high-season show days.

The right ticket comes down to three things: when you visit, how much of Versailles you want to see, and whether you qualify for free or reduced admission. For a first full day, buy the Passport. Below are the 2026 prices for every official ticket, what each one includes, and how to avoid paying for access you will not have time to use.

Palace entry runs on timed slots, and morning slots on spring and summer weekends go first. If you would rather book through a marketplace with free cancellation, the Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket is the Passport-style ticket: a set Palace time plus the Gardens and the Trianon Estate, from $29 and rated 4.6/5 from more than 47,000 reviews. Check the slots left for your date here.

Versailles Ticket Prices 2026 at a Glance

These are the official 2026 prices, in force since 14 January 2026. Low season runs from 1 November to 31 March and high season from 1 April to 31 October.

There is no Palace-only ticket on the 2026 list. You will still see a “€21 Palace ticket” quoted in older articles, but the official 2026 ticketing page and the château’s own ticket shop sell only the Passport for Palace entry. Prices and eligibility rules can change, so confirm your date on the official site before you pay. Our Passport vs Palace ticket guide covers what that change means if you only came for the Hall of Mirrors.

Other experiences you might enjoy

With your ticket sorted, you can cycle the Gardens of Versailles, tour the Grand Canal by golf cart or pair Paris with Monet’s Giverny.

High Season vs Low Season

Versailles charges different prices in different seasons, and the gap changes which ticket gives you the most for your money.

High Season

1 April to 31 October

During high season the Passport costs more, and the Gardens charge admission during the daytime Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains programs. The estate stays open later, and the fountain and garden program runs on more days. In 2026 the Musical Fountains Show runs on weekends from 4 April to 1 November, plus Tuesdays from 5 May to 30 June, and the Musical Gardens run Tuesday to Friday from 1 April to 30 October.

Low Season

1 November to 31 March

During low season the Passport is cheaper, the Gardens are free, opening hours are shorter, and the fountains and groves run far less. That last point is the main thing you give up for the lower price, and it is why the same Passport can feel like a bargain in January and a full day’s value in June.

1. Is There a Palace-Only Ticket?

Not in 2026. The château stopped selling a standalone Palace ticket, and the Passport is now the only ticket that includes the Palace. It gives you a timed entry to the main château and the rest of the estate on the same day.

The Palace route covers the rooms most visitors come for:

• Hall of Mirrors
• King’s State Apartments
• Queen’s State Apartment
• Gallery of Battles
• temporary exhibitions held inside the Palace

It also includes certain free areas such as the Gallery of Coaches and the Royal Tennis Court when they are open.

What If You Only Want the Palace?

You still buy a Passport, or the cheaper Late Passport if an afternoon entry suits you. In low season the Gardens are free anyway, so a Passport visit of Palace + Gardens costs €25 and you can skip Trianon without feeling you wasted much: the Trianon ticket alone costs €15, so the Palace part of a winter Passport works out at about €10.

In high season the Late Passport at €28 is the cheapest way into the Palace. Its Palace entry starts at 16:00, which leaves about 2 hours and 30 minutes before the 18:30 closing.

Palace-Focused Visits: Which Ticket Fits?

A Palace-focused visit suits you if you have only 2–3 hours, the Hall of Mirrors is your main priority, you do not plan to visit Trianon, you are making a half-day trip from Paris, or you are visiting in low season and want a short garden walk afterward.

For that kind of visit, compare the full Passport with the Late Passport. The full Passport lets you enter the Palace from 09:00 and costs €7 more; the Late Passport saves the €7 but limits your Palace time.

The Passport in Low Season

This is where the 2026 prices work best for visitors.

Low-season Passport

€25

Estate of Trianon ticket alone

€15

The difference is €10, and for that €10 you add the main Palace and the Hall of Mirrors to the Trianon Estate. The Gardens are free all winter.

So if you are visiting between November and March and might want to see the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon or the Queen’s Hamlet, the Passport already covers them. You lose nothing by deciding on the day.

The Passport in High Season

During high season:

Passport

€35

Gardens + Trianon, no Palace

€20

The difference is €15. The Passport costs more in summer because it includes the paid daytime garden program, which costs €15 on its own.

If you want Palace + Gardens + Trianon, the Passport remains the simplest all-in-one ticket. If you have seen the Palace before, the €20 combined ticket covers the rest.

2. Versailles Passport Ticket

The Passport is the main full-estate Versailles ticket, and in 2026 the only standard ticket with Palace entry. It includes:

• Palace with timed entry
• Estate of Trianon
• Grand Trianon
• Petit Trianon
• Queen’s Hamlet
• temporary exhibitions
• Gardens
• Park
• daytime Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains program when applicable

For a first full day at Versailles, it is the easiest ticket to understand and use.

Versailles Passport Price in 2026

Low Season

Standard: €25
France / EEA reduced price: €22

High Season

Standard: €35
France / EEA reduced price: €32

The reduction applies to nationals or residents of the European Economic Area who can show supporting identification.

What Does the Passport Include?

The Passport covers the widest standard range of Versailles sights.

Palace

You receive a timed entry to the main château.

Gardens

Garden access is included, including the daytime Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains programs during high season.

Estate of Trianon

Includes:

• Grand Trianon
• Petit Trianon
• Trianon gardens
• Queen’s Hamlet

Our Trianon Estate guide covers what to see at that end of the park.

Park

You can explore the wider landscape around the Grand Canal.

Who Should Buy the Passport?

Buy it if this is your first visit, you have at least 5–6 hours, you want the Palace and Trianon, you want the Queen’s Hamlet, you are visiting on a paid-garden day, or you prefer one ticket covering everything.

If your plan is:

Palace → Gardens → Grand Trianon → Petit Trianon → Queen’s Hamlet

the Passport is the obvious choice.

Who Does Not Need the Full Passport?

You probably do not need the full-day Passport if you have only two hours, you only want the Hall of Mirrors and can come late, you are taking a guided Palace tour that includes its own entry, or you have already seen the Palace and only want Trianon. In those cases the Late Passport, a tour with admission or the Trianon ticket costs less. A pricier ticket is not always the better buy for your visit.

3. Late-Entry Versailles Passport

Versailles sells a discounted late-entry Passport for visitors with limited time or who cannot find an earlier Palace slot.

Low Season

Palace entry from 15:00

Standard: €18
France / EEA: €15

High Season

Palace entry from 16:00

Standard: €28
France / EEA: €25

It can be good value if you plan the day around it.

How Does the Late Passport Work?

The late-entry restriction applies to your Palace entry. You can visit other parts of the estate earlier. In high season, for example, you could:

1. visit the Gardens earlier in the day
2. visit Trianon after it opens at noon
3. enter the Palace after 16:00

This reverses the usual Versailles itinerary.

Is the Late Passport Worth It?

Yes if morning Palace tickets are sold out, you only have part of a day, you want to save money, or you are comfortable seeing Trianon before the Palace.

It suits you less if you want a slow Palace visit, you are visiting in winter when closing times are earlier, this is your first visit and you want the simplest plan, or you want plenty of time for everything.

How Much Do You Save With Late Entry?

Low Season

Regular Passport: €25
Late Passport: €18

Saving: €7

High Season

Regular Passport: €35
Late Passport: €28

Saving: €7

The discount is useful but small. Do not give up several hours of sightseeing to save €7 unless the shorter schedule suits your plans anyway. Our opening hours guide has the closing and last-admission times to plan around.

4. Estate of Trianon Ticket

If you do not want to enter the main Palace, you can buy a separate Estate of Trianon ticket.

2026 price:

Standard: €15
France / EEA: €12

The price is the same all year.

What Does the Trianon Ticket Include?

It includes:

• Grand Trianon
• Petit Trianon
• Trianon gardens
• Queen’s Hamlet
• temporary exhibitions within those areas

It does not include the main Palace.

Who Should Buy the Trianon Ticket?

It suits repeat Versailles visitors, people mainly interested in Marie Antoinette, visitors who have already seen the Palace, travelers who want a quieter afternoon, and visitors with little interest in the main château. If this is your first and possibly only visit to Versailles, you will probably want the Passport instead.

What Time Does Trianon Open?

The Trianon Estate opens at 12:00, Tuesday to Sunday. Do not buy a Trianon-only ticket expecting to go in first thing in the morning; it works best as an afternoon visit.

5. Versailles Garden Tickets

Garden ticketing confuses more visitors than any other part of Versailles. The key distinction is the season.

Low Season

The Gardens are free.

High Season

On Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains days, admission is charged. The 2026 standard price for the garden program is €15, and the France / EEA reduced price is €12.

Do You Always Need a Garden Ticket?

No. The Gardens are not ticketed all year. Whether you pay depends on the season, your exact date and whether a daytime garden program is running that day, so check the calendar. Our Versailles gardens guide covers what to see once you are in.

What Is Included in a Gardens Ticket?

Depending on the day, your ticket covers one of two programs.

Musical Gardens

Includes:

• entry to the Gardens
• access to normally closed groves
• music in parts of the Gardens

The fountains do not run the full scheduled water displays you see on Musical Fountains days.

Musical Fountains Show

Includes:

• Gardens
• open groves
• music
• scheduled fountain displays

The fountain schedule changes by date.

Is the Night Fountains Show Included in the Passport?

No. The Passport covers daytime access to the Gardens, including the daytime Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains programs. The Night Fountains Show is a separate evening event with its own ticket, sold on the official ticket shop. In 2026 it runs on Saturdays from 6 June to 19 September, plus some special evenings. Do not buy a Passport expecting it to include the evening show.

6. Combined Gardens + Trianon Ticket

During high season there is also a combined ticket for visitors who want Gardens + Trianon, but not the main Palace.

2026 price:

Standard: €20
France / EEA: €17

Bought separately, the garden program and the Trianon ticket would cost €30, so the combined ticket saves €10.

Who Should Buy the Combined Ticket?

Consider it if you have seen the Palace before, you want a garden-focused day, you want to explore Marie Antoinette’s estate, the Hall of Mirrors is not a priority, and you are visiting between April and October. For a second Versailles visit, it is one of the best-value tickets on the list.

Passport vs Gardens + Trianon

High-season Passport

€35

Includes:

• Palace
• Gardens
• Trianon

Gardens + Trianon

€20

Includes:

• Gardens
• Trianon
• no Palace

Difference:

€15

If you have already toured the Palace, there is little reason to pay the extra €15 to repeat it unless you want to go inside again.

7. Free Entry at Versailles

Many visitors qualify for free admission to the Palace and Trianon Estate. The main categories are:

• visitors under 18
• nationals or residents of an EEA country under 26
• disabled visitors and an accompanying person, under the official conditions
• ICOM card holders
• holders of the carte Culture or carte Relais Culturels
• recipients of guaranteed minimum income benefits

Check the full official list before you go, because the documents you must show matter.

Under 18s

Visitors under 18 receive free admission to the Palace and the Trianon Estate. High-season garden programs follow separate rules, covered below.

Under 26s

Free admission for young adults depends on nationality or residence. In 2026, nationals and residents of an EEA country under 26 enter the Palace and Trianon free. Bring identification or proof of residence.

Free Entry Does Not Mean No Reservation

Even if your admission costs €0, you still need a timed reservation for the Palace. Do not arrive with proof of eligibility and expect to walk in at any time; book the reservation online first.

Free Palace Entry vs Paid Gardens

This catches many young visitors. You may qualify for free entry to the Palace and Trianon but still need paid access to the Gardens on Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains days, because the free categories do not extend to those programs in high season.

For these visitors the official ticket shop sells a Passport with timed reservation at €12. Check your exact date and eligibility before paying.

Children and Garden Admission

For the daytime Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains programs, very young children can enter free under specific age rules. The Night Fountains Show has its own age conditions, so do not assume the daytime and evening programs price children the same way.

8. France / EEA Reduced Prices in 2026

Since 14 January 2026, Versailles has taken €3 off standard prices for nationals and residents of France and the European Economic Area. For example:

Passport

Low season:

• standard €25
• EEA €22

High season:

• standard €35
• EEA €32

Trianon

• standard €15
• EEA €12

Gardens

• standard €15
• EEA €12

You must be able to show supporting documents.

What Counts as Proof for the EEA Discount?

Accepted documents include an identity card, a passport, a visa or a residence permit. Staff may check eligibility at the Palace entrance, the Trianon entrances and the Garden entrances.

Do not pick the lower rate because you happen to be traveling from somewhere in Europe. You need to meet the actual nationality or residence rule.

9. Guided Tour Tickets

Official guided tours are sold as an extra on top of the admission ticket that gets you in. In 2026 they cost €10 to €16 per person depending on the tour, with reduced rates of €7 to €10 for eligible visitors. Children under 10 join free but still need a free ticket booked.

Why Pay Extra for a Guided Tour?

A guided tour can give you live historical commentary, a dedicated Palace time slot, organized access, and entry to areas not normally open to self-guided visitors. Depending on the tour, these can include:

• King’s Private Apartments
• Marie Antoinette’s private rooms
• Royal Opera
• Royal Chapel

For history lovers, a €10 to €16 tour adds more than any upgrade between admission tickets.

Does a Guided Tour Replace the Passport?

Usually not. Official guided-tour pricing is an addition to the Passport, so read the description carefully.

Third-party tour companies often bundle admission, the guide and transport into one price. The Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access, for example, includes Palace entry, a live guide and gardens access from $80, rated 4.7/5 from more than 12,000 reviews. Official and third-party prices are therefore not directly comparable. Our guided vs self-guided comparison sets out what each format adds.

10. Versailles Audio Guide Price

If you do not want a live tour, an audio guide costs less. The official rental prices are:

• Palace audio guide: €5
• Trianon audio guide: €5
• Palace + Trianon: €8
• reduced rate: €4

The official Palace of Versailles app is free, and the château recommends loading its audio tour before you arrive. For budget visitors, a Passport plus the app or the €5 audio guide covers the Palace well.

11. Paris Museum Pass and Versailles

The Paris Museum Pass can include admission at Versailles, but it does not remove every requirement. Pass holders may still need a reservation, a free Versailles time slot, and a separate garden ticket on paid program dates.

The most important mistake to avoid is assuming:

“I have the Paris Museum Pass, so I can just turn up.”

Check Versailles’ current instructions for pass holders before your visit. The Paris Museum Pass: 2, 4, or 6 Days sells from $126 and is rated 4.1/5 from more than 4,600 reviews, lower than the Versailles tickets on this page, and the reservation rules above explain much of that.

Does the Paris Museum Pass Cover the Gardens?

Not under every condition. High-season Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains access can require a separate ticket, which is one reason the official Passport is easier for visitors who want the full estate without juggling inclusions.

12. Do You Need to Buy Versailles Tickets in Advance?

Yes, buying ahead is strongly recommended. The Palace uses timed admission, and popular times can sell out, especially in spring, in summer, on weekends, during school holidays and on Tuesdays. Buying online fixes your Palace entry slot. If Versailles is a major part of your Paris trip, you gain nothing by waiting until you arrive.

Can You Buy Tickets at Versailles?

Yes, tickets are sold on site, subject to availability. But if your preferred Palace time is sold out, you may have to wait, take a later slot, change your plans or skip the Palace entirely. For the main château, book online.

Where Should You Buy Versailles Tickets?

The safest source for standard admission is the official Palace of Versailles ticket shop. Third-party sellers are useful for guided tours, transport packages, private tours and bundled experiences. If you only need standard admission, compare the price with the official ticket first.

Official Ticket vs GetYourGuide / Viator / Tour Company

These are not always the same product.

Official Admission

Usually gives you:

• entry
• the areas named on the ticket
• no tour-company service

Tour Platform Product

May include:

• live guide
• host
• transport
• train travel
• coach
• hotel pickup
• small group
• bundled entry

A higher third-party price is not necessarily a markup on the same ticket; it may be a different product. The From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation, for example, adds the round trip from Paris to the entry, from $90 and rated 4.6/5 from more than 7,500 reviews. Always compare inclusions.

13. Are “Skip-the-Line” Tickets Worth It?

Read the phrase carefully. Every visitor goes through security screening at Versailles, and no ticket legitimately lets you bypass it. “Skip the line” usually means timed admission, a pre-purchased ticket, an organized group entrance, or avoiding the ticket-purchase queue. That can still save you time, but do not expect to walk straight into the Hall of Mirrors without waiting.

14. Which Versailles Ticket Should You Buy?

Here is the simplest decision guide.

You Only Want the Palace

Buy:

Passport – €25 or €35, or the Late Passport – €18 or €28 if an afternoon entry works

You Want Palace + Gardens in Low Season

Buy:

Passport – €25

The Gardens are free in low season, and the Trianon comes included if you have the energy.

You Want Palace + Gardens in High Season

Buy:

Passport – €35

It already includes the daytime garden program, which costs €15 on its own.

You Want the Whole Estate

Buy:

Passport

You Only Want Trianon

Buy:

Estate of Trianon ticket – €15

You Want Gardens + Trianon but No Palace

Buy:

Combined Gardens + Trianon – €20 in high season.

You Are Arriving Late

Consider:

Late-entry Passport

You Qualify for Free Entry

Book the appropriate free reservation, or the €12 Passport with timed reservation, then check whether your date needs garden admission.

Best Ticket for a First Visit

For a first visit with a full day, buy the Passport. You do not have to decide in advance whether you will have the energy for Trianon; once you are at Versailles, you can carry on if you want. On an estate this size, that flexibility counts for a lot.

Best Ticket for a Half-Day Visit

For a short visit to the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments and the Queen’s rooms, take the Late Passport if an afternoon slot suits you, or the regular Passport for a morning entry. You are unlikely to reach Trianon comfortably on a half day anyway.

Best Ticket for Marie Antoinette Fans

Choose the Passport, or on a repeat visit the Estate of Trianon ticket. Both cover the Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet and the wider Trianon Estate. If you want Marie Antoinette’s private rooms inside the main Palace, look for a dedicated guided visit.

Best Ticket for Garden Lovers

Low Season

The Gardens are free, though the fountains run only on limited dates.

High Season

Choose the garden program ticket if you only want the Gardens, the Gardens + Trianon ticket for a longer outdoor day, or the Passport if you also want the Palace.

Best Ticket for Repeat Visitors

If you have already seen the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments, skip the main Palace and buy the Trianon ticket or Gardens + Trianon. A second visit built that way is usually much more relaxed.

Is the Versailles Passport Worth €35?

In high season, €35 looks expensive next to the €20 Gardens + Trianon ticket or the €28 Late Passport. But the full Passport adds:

• the paid daytime Gardens program
• Grand Trianon
• Petit Trianon
• Queen’s Hamlet
• Palace entry from 09:00

If you use those inclusions, it is good value. If you spend two hours in the Palace and go straight back to Paris, the Late Passport or a guided tour with entry suits you better. Whether it is good value depends on your plan for the day.

How Much Does a Full Versailles Day Really Cost?

For an independent adult visitor in high season:

Passport

€35

Return public transport from Paris

about €5.10, using two standard €2.55 Metro–Train–RER tickets

Optional audio guide

€5–€8

Food

variable

A basic self-guided full day at Versailles therefore starts at about €40–€50 before food. Keep that figure in mind when you compare organized tours: a guided tour should give you something concrete (a guide, transport, special access or convenience) for the higher price. Our Paris to Versailles transport guide explains the train options.

How Much Is Versailles in Low Season?

A low-season independent visit costs much less.

Passport

€25

Return public transport

about €5.10

That makes an approximate starting cost of €30.10 before food or extras. In winter the Trianon ticket alone costs €15, so the Passport adds the Palace for €10, and low season is particularly good value if you want to explore Trianon as well.

Common Versailles Ticket Mistakes

1. Looking for a Palace-Only Ticket

There is none in 2026. A reseller listing called a “Palace ticket” is usually the Passport or a tour, so read what it includes.

2. Assuming the Gardens Are Always Free

They are free in low season, but high-season programs charge admission.

3. Assuming Free Palace Entry Means Free Gardens

Not always.

4. Forgetting to Reserve a Time Slot

Free admission still requires a Palace reservation.

5. Buying a Full Passport for a Two-Hour Visit

You may never use most of it; the Late Passport costs €7 less.

6. Buying Gardens and Trianon Separately

The combined ticket is €10 cheaper, and the Passport is simpler if you also want the Palace.

7. Thinking the Night Fountains Show Is Included

It is a separate evening event.

8. Buying From a Reseller Without Comparing Inclusions

You may be paying for a tour rather than simple entry.

9. Confusing Trianon With the Main Palace

The Trianon ticket does not include the Hall of Mirrors.

10. Choosing Late Entry Without Checking Closing Time

A cheaper ticket is not good value if you run out of time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a ticket to the Palace of Versailles in 2026?

The Passport, the only ticket with Palace entry, costs €25 in low season and €35 in high season. There is no separate Palace-only ticket in 2026.

How much is the Versailles Passport?

In 2026, the standard Passport is €25 in low season and €35 in high season.

What is the Versailles Passport reduced price?

France / EEA nationals and residents pay €22 in low season and €32 in high season.

What is included in the Versailles Passport?

It includes the Palace with timed entry, the Gardens, the Park, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet, plus temporary exhibitions and the daytime garden programs.

How much is the Trianon ticket?

The standard Estate of Trianon ticket is €15, with a €12 France / EEA reduced rate.

How much are Versailles garden tickets?

During the 2026 high-season daytime garden program, standard access is €15, or €12 for France / EEA nationals and residents.

Are the Versailles Gardens free?

Yes in low season. In high season, Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains dates require paid admission.

Is the Hall of Mirrors included in the Passport?

Yes. The Hall of Mirrors is part of the standard Palace route, and the Late Passport includes it too.

Is the Queen’s Hamlet included in the Trianon ticket?

Yes. The Queen’s Hamlet is part of the Trianon Estate, so both the Trianon ticket and the Passport include it.

Is Petit Trianon included in the Passport?

Yes.

Is the Night Fountains Show included in the Passport?

No. It requires a separate evening ticket.

Do children enter Versailles for free?

Visitors under 18 enter the Palace and Trianon free, but high-season garden programs have separate conditions.

Are under-26s free at Versailles?

EEA nationals and residents under 26 enter the Palace and Trianon free. Check the official eligibility rules and bring proof.

Do free visitors still need tickets?

Yes. Palace access requires a timed reservation even when the ticket price is €0.

Should I buy Versailles tickets online?

Yes. Online booking is strongly recommended because Palace admission uses timed slots and popular times can sell out.

Is the Passport worth it?

For a full-day first visit, usually yes. For a short Palace-only visit, the Late Passport costs €7 less.

Is the late-entry Passport worth it?

It saves €7 and helps if you arrive late or earlier slots are gone, but it gives you less time inside the Palace.

Final Verdict: Which Versailles Ticket Is Best?

For a first visit, the decision is straightforward, because the Passport is now the only way into the Palace. Buy the €25 or €35 Passport for a full day covering the Palace, Gardens and Trianon Estate, or the €18 or €28 Late Passport if you only want the Palace and the Hall of Mirrors and can arrive in the afternoon.

In low season the Passport is particularly good value: the Gardens are free, and it costs only €10 more than the Trianon ticket alone. In high season, think a little harder. The Passport costs €35, but it also includes the paid daytime garden program and Trianon.

For repeat visitors, the €15 Trianon ticket or the €20 Gardens + Trianon ticket can be better value than paying to enter the Palace again.

If you qualify for free admission, there is still something to book. Reserve your Palace time slot, check whether the Gardens are paid on your date, and bring the documents that prove your eligibility.

The best Versailles ticket matches the parts of the estate you will actually have time to visit, whatever else it includes.