Versailles Palace 2018

Versailles Palace is the most beautiful castle to visit near Paris. Le Chateau de Versailles is located 20 kilometers from Paris... and takes only 30 minutes to go by metro, RER line C5. The attraction is opened every day except Mondays. Do you know that 3 million people come to visit Versailles every year?

King Louis XIV of France transformed his Little hunting lodge in a palace. Louis XIV was called Sun King. He lived at the Palace of Versailles with abundance and 10 000 residents. The castle is huge and there is a lot to see!

Versailles Palace and Gardens

The main points of interest of Versailles are the splendid Hall of mirrors, King's Queen's apartments, the Throne room and King's bedroom.

Beside the palace, take a walk in the gardens. Designed by the famous gardener Andre Le Notre. Discover meticulous alleys, flowers beds, gracious sculptures and fountains. 

The Grand Trianon is a palace built for the King and his mistress, the Marquise de Montespan.

The Little Trianon Marie Antoinette's Estates is a small palace in the park. 

Events at Versailles 

If you're in Paris in the Summer, don't miss shows at the Palace de Versailles, Paris. It is one of the most beautiful venue for concerts, ballets and operas.

• Musical Fountains shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays from March to October. Tuesdays May to June.
• The Fountains Night Show
  Every Saturday enjoy a spectacular show and fireworks in Versailles June to September 
• The Royal Serenades of the Hall of Mirrors
  A ball in the palace June to September

The Festival in Versailles

Versailles Festival is one of the most beautiful events in Versailles. The festival starts in June to July. Enjoy concerts, opera, royal fireworks and balls.

• The Orangerie Nights
  

Events in Versailles Palace

Events dates in Versailles

• Verdi's Requiem on May 27, 2018
• Lully's Phaéton: Opera Royal, May 30, June 1, 2, 3, 2018
• Filippo Mineccia in recital on June 9, 2018
• Franco Fagioli sings Händel and Vivaldi on June 9, 2018
• Riccardo Angelo Strano in recital on June 10, 2018
• Benevolo's Messe de Saint-Louis des Français on June 17, 2018
• Bach's Cantatas of Easter on June 20, 2018
• Bach's Cantatas of the Advent Time on June 21, 2018
• The Te Deum war on June 30, 2018

Restaurants in Versailles

Do not worried about finding snacks and drinks inside Versailles Palace.

There are enough places to eat and drink here. Inside the castle , there is Angelina, a tea room that serves snacks and Parisian pastries. A Boutique Laduree is famous for its macaroons.

Outside, the Grand Cafe d'Orleans is more for sandwich and snacks..

In the gardens, La Brasserie de la Girandole and Le Parmentier de Versailles with its specialty Le hachis parmentier.

Near the Grand Canal, La Flottille is a  restaurant brasserie and La Petite Venise is an Italian restaurant.

Near Le Trianon, you find the tea shop Angelina.

Palace of Versailles entry fee

• The Palace of Versailles: rate to visit the Palace of Versailles most famous rooms, €15.
• The Palace and the Estates: The gardens, Trianon Palace and Marie Antoinette's residence. The Musical Fountain show is included in the price, €18.
• The Fountain Night Show: €24.

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