Palace of Versailles
Versailles, Paris
Priority Access to Palace of Versailles
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Skip the Line at Versailles: A Guide to Fast-Track Your Visit
The Palace of Versailles is typically less crowded during the following times:
Off-peak seasons: Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) tend to have fewer visitors than summer and winter.
Weekdays: Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.
Early mornings: Arriving at the palace before 10 AM can help you avoid the crowds.
Late afternoons: Visiting after 4 PM can also be a good option, as many visitors leave around this time.
It’s important to note that even during off-peak times, the Palace of Versailles can still be busy, especially on sunny days.
The quickest entrance to the Palace of Versailles depends on your specific situation.
If you have purchased skip-the-line tickets: You’ll typically have a designated entrance that allows you to bypass the general admission line.
When you are visiting during off-peak hours: You may be able to enter through a less crowded entrance.
Once you’re part of a guided tour: Your tour guide will likely take you to the most efficient entrance.
However, it’s generally recommended to enter the palace through the main entrance, located on the Cour d’Honneur. This is the most well-known entrance and is often the most accessible.
Opening Hours & Best Time to visit Palace of Versailles
Open every day except on Mondays
Opening times: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Last admission: 5pm
Ticket office closes at 4.50pm
The park and the gardens are open every day, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm save exceptional weather (snow, violent winds…).
Versailles Domain is closed on Mondays and specific holidays: January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. Opt for weekday visits to avoid crowds. On weekends, consider arriving early on Saturdays (9:00 a.m.) or after 4:30 p.m.
How To get to Palace of Versailles
Bus
To take a local bus to the Chateau Versailles Rive Gauche station, first take the metro to the Pont de Sèvres station on the western edge of the city. Outside the station, find the bus stop for the southwest-bound #171 bus outside the station, and take the bus to Versailles.
Train
Although 3 different trains to Versailles – RER C and SNCF Lines L and N – offer service from Paris, only one of them (RER C) stops at the Château Versailles Rive Gauche, the closest station to the front entrance gates at the Palace of Versailles.
