Versailles & Musée d'Orsay Day Trip from Paris

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Spend a full day seeing two of the Paris region's biggest draws without the logistics headache. A roundtrip transfer takes you out to the Palace of Versailles, where an audio guide walks you through the state apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and André Le Nôtre's formal gardens. Back in the city, you'll stop for photos at the Eiffel Tower and ride an electric vehicle along the Seine on the way to the Musée d'Orsay, where the day wraps up. Lunch in Versailles can be added if you want it.

Highlights

See the Hall of Mirrors, the long gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers
Walk the State Apartments, each with its own artwork and royal furnishings
Explore André Le Nôtre's gardens, with fountains, sculptures, and clipped lawns
Reach Marie Antoinette's estate, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet
Take in the Baroque Chapel of Versailles, with its soaring ceiling and fine detail

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Entry to the Palace of Versailles and gardens
Entry to Palace of Versailles & Gardens
Entry to the Musée d'Orsay
Entry to Musée d'Orsay
Audio guide for the Palace of Versailles and gardens
Audio guide for Palace of Versailles & Gardens
Roundtrip transfer from Paris to Versailles
Eiffel Tower photo stop
Electric vehicle ride in Paris
Electric vehicle transfer in Paris
Lunch in Versailles (if selected)
Lunch (if selected)

Good to Know: Getting There, Hours, and What You'll See

The day starts with a roundtrip transfer from central Paris out to Versailles, which sits southwest of the city. If you ever travel to the palace on your own, the simplest route is the RER C train to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, roughly a 10-minute walk from the gates. Trains from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers and a bus from Pont de Sèvres (Metro Line 9) are alternatives. The estate is spread out, so plan on real walking between the palace interiors, the gardens, and the park, and know that the fountains run weather permitting.

Inside, the audio guide covers the main rooms: the Hall of Mirrors with its painted ceilings, the lavishly furnished State Apartments, and the Baroque Chapel with its soaring interior. Out on the grounds, Marie Antoinette's estate includes the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. The Palace itself (Hall of Mirrors included) is open 09:00 to 17:30, last admission 16:45, closed every Monday and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. The Trianon estate opens later, 12:00 to 17:30, same closed days. The gardens and park run daily 08:00 to 18:00, with some groves restricted in the low season. From Paris you'll also stop for photos at the Eiffel Tower before the electric-vehicle ride along the Seine to the Musée d'Orsay, where the day ends.

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Available Days / Times

Monday
Tuesday : 08:30
Wednesday : 08:30
Thursday : 08:30
Friday : 08:30
Saturday : 08:30
Sunday : 08:30

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

Book ahead; tickets often sell out weeks or months out in peak season.
Palace entry is timed; you're usually admitted within 30 minutes of your slot.
Wear comfortable shoes; the estate covers a lot of ground on foot.
Photography is generally allowed, but flash and tripods may be restricted in some rooms.
A guided tour helps you understand the palace's history and layout and not miss key spots.
The King's and Queen's Private Apartments are only reachable via special guided tours.
Accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility; elevators serve all open levels.
Do not touch or climb on the artwork or historical artifacts.
Security checks are mandatory.
Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside.
No food or drinks inside the palace.
Please follow the instructions of staff and security personnel.

FAQs

Do I need a ticket to enter the Palace of Versailles?

Yes, a valid ticket is required to enter the palace, including the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments. This day trip includes entry to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens.

What's included in this day trip?

You get roundtrip transfer from Paris, entry to the Palace of Versailles and gardens, an audio guide, entry to the Musée d'Orsay, an Eiffel Tower photo stop, and an electric vehicle ride in Paris. Lunch in Versailles can be added if you choose it.

Is a guide included, or is it self-guided inside the palace?

Inside Versailles you explore with an audio guide rather than a live guide, so you can move at your own pace through the palace and gardens.

Where do we meet for the trip?

The meeting point is at 6 Avenue du Docteur Brouardel in Paris. Please check your confirmation for the exact start time.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable shoes, as the estate is large and involves a lot of walking between the palace, gardens, and park. Note that large bags and luggage are not allowed inside the palace, and security checks are required.

What days is the Palace of Versailles closed?

The palace is closed every Monday and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. The gardens and park are open daily, weather permitting.

Who built the Palace of Versailles?

It was commissioned by King Louis XIV. Architects Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart shaped the building, while André Le Nôtre designed the gardens.

How big is the Palace of Versailles?

The palace holds over 2,300 rooms, including royal apartments, galleries, chapels, and ceremonial halls, making it one of the largest palace complexes in the world.

Why is the Hall of Mirrors so famous?

The long gallery lines seventeen mirror arches against tall windows looking onto the gardens, and it's the room most visitors come to see. It was also where the treaty ending the First World War was signed in 1919.

How did Versailles become the royal palace?

It started as a hunting lodge and grew into the seat of the French monarchy under Louis XIV, who moved his court there in 1682. Decades of expansion turned it into the sprawling residence and gardens you see today.

What are the Musical Fountain shows at Versailles?

On certain days the garden fountains are set to music. These shows usually require a separate ticket from standard garden access, so check before you go if that's something you want to catch.