Versailles Palace Audio Tour: Trianon Estate + Transport

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This day trip pairs timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with roundtrip transport from central Paris, so you skip the logistics and get straight to the palace. Inside, walk the State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors, then head out to the formal gardens with their fountains and sculptures. Your ticket also covers the Estate of Trianon, including the Petit and Grand Trianon and Marie Antoinette's rustic Queen's Hamlet. A downloadable audio guide app walks you through it all at your own pace, using your own headphones.

Highlights

Stand in the Hall of Mirrors, a long gallery lined with mirrors and hung with ornate chandeliers.
Walk the State Apartments, each room filled with its own paintings and period furnishings.
Roam the gardens, with their fountains, sculptures, and clipped formal lawns.
See Marie Antoinette's estate, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
Tour the Chapel of Versailles, a soaring example of French Baroque architecture.
Cover the grounds laid out by Andre Le Notre, with geometric paths leading down to the Grand Canal.
Catch the Musical Fountain shows on select days, when the garden fountains run to music.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Timed entry
Palace admission
Garden access, plus the Musical Fountain show when running
Estate of Trianon (Petit and Grand Trianon)
Queen's Hamlet
Downloadable audio guide app
Roundtrip transport from Paris

What to See and Practical Details for Your Versailles Visit

Inside the Palace of Versailles, you move through a run of state rooms, each one telling part of the French monarchy's story. The Hall of Mirrors is the room most people come for, a long gallery of mirrors facing tall garden windows, with painted ceilings overhead. The State Apartments once housed the royal family and show off how the court actually lived, while the Chapel of Versailles, with its high ceilings and fine detail, is a standout piece of Baroque architecture. Outside, the formal gardens open out into landscaped grounds dotted with fountains, sculptures, and tucked-away groves, and at the far end lies Marie Antoinette's estate, the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet, a window into her private side of the court.

Hours vary by area. The Palace, including the Hall of Mirrors, runs 09:00 to 17:30 with last admission at 16:45, closed every Monday and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. The Estate of Trianon opens later, 12:00 to 17:30, closed the same days. The Gardens and Park are open daily 08:00 to 18:00, weather permitting, with access to some groves limited in the low season. Versailles sits southwest of Paris at Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles. The simplest way out is the RER C train to Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche, about a 10-minute walk from the palace; you can also take an SNCF train from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers, or a bus from Pont de Sevres on Metro Line 9. Plan on roughly three hours for the core visit, more if you add the gardens and Trianon.

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Available Days / Times

Monday
Tuesday : 08:30, 11:00
Wednesday : 08:30, 10:00, 11:00
Thursday : 08:30, 10:00, 11:00
Friday : 08:30, 10:00, 11:00
Saturday : 08:30, 10:00, 11:00
Sunday : 08:30

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

Book ahead; tickets often sell out weeks or months out, especially in peak season.
Palace entry is timed; you choose a slot and are usually admitted within 30 minutes of it.
Wear comfortable shoes; the estate is huge, with long walks between palace, gardens, and park.
Photography is generally fine, but flash and tripods may be restricted in some rooms.
A guided tour helps you make sense of the history and layout and catch the key rooms.
The King's and Queen's Private Apartments are only reachable on special guided tours.
Accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility; elevators serve all open levels.
Travelers from Paris may prefer tickets with roundtrip transfers to simplify the logistics.
Do not touch or climb on the artwork and historical artifacts.
Security checks are mandatory.
Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside.
No food or drinks inside the palace.
Follow staff and security instructions.

FAQs

Do you need a ticket for the Palace of Versailles?

Yes. You need a valid ticket to enter the palace, including the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments. This listing includes timed entry, so your admission is covered.

What does this Versailles ticket include?

It covers timed palace entry, the gardens with the Musical Fountain show when it's running, the Estate of Trianon, and the Queen's Hamlet, plus a downloadable audio guide app and roundtrip transport from Paris.

How do I get to Versailles, or is transport included?

Roundtrip transport from Paris is included with this listing. On your own, the easiest route is the RER C train to Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche, about a 10-minute walk from the palace.

Can I buy tickets at Versailles instead?

You can buy on-site, but lines are often long and time slots can sell out. Booking in advance locks in your entry time and skips the wait at the ticket window.

How long should I plan for a visit?

Most visits run about three hours for the palace itself, and closer to three to four hours or more once you add the gardens and the Trianon estate.

When was the Palace of Versailles built?

Construction began in 1661 and continued for decades, turning what started as a royal hunting lodge into one of Europe's grandest palaces.

Who built the Palace of Versailles?

It was commissioned by King Louis XIV. Architects Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart shaped the buildings, and Andre Le Notre designed the gardens.

Is the Musical Fountain show always running?

No. The fountains only run to music on certain days, so it depends on when you visit. It's included here when the show is on.

Why is the Hall of Mirrors so famous?

Beyond the rows of mirrors facing the garden windows, it's where the treaty ending the First World War was signed in 1919, which gives the room its place in history.

When did Versailles become the seat of the French monarchy?

Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles in 1682, making it the center of French royal power. It stayed the seat of the monarchy until the French Revolution.

How big is the Versailles estate?

It's far larger than the palace alone. Beyond the main chateau lie the gardens, the Grand Canal, the Trianon palaces, and Marie Antoinette's hamlet at the far end, so covering it all takes real time and energy.

What is Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet?

It's a rustic mock village at the far end of the grounds, near the Petit Trianon, built as a private retreat away from the formality of the main court.