To explore Versailles in a day, choose your Palace entry time first, then arrange Trianon and the gardens. Distinguishing Passport coverage from the Palace reservation helps avoid missing a fixed entry time while travelling across the extensive estate.
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For the Palace, Trianon and gardens, check Passport coverage for your date. Arrange the Palace time reservation separately from holding a sightseeing pass.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Standard price at the source review: €35 | Check discount and free-entry eligibility separately |
| Palace | Timed reservation | Arrive for your booked slot |
| Trianon | Listed as opening from noon | Separate Palace visits and travel time |
| Gardens | Musical Gardens and fountain-day conditions | Date-specific inclusions |
Anchor your day around the Palace reservation
Official guidance explains that only the Palace requires a time-slot reservation with Passport, while the other included areas can be visited according to your day’s schedule. Avoid roaming far into the gardens in the morning and then rushing back to the Palace. Fix the Palace time first, then add travel and rest time when scheduling Trianon.
Passport and Trianon tickets are different products
At the original source review, the standard Passport price was €35; Trianon tickets were products with a separate scope. List the places you want to see and compare an estate-wide visit with one focused on Trianon. Check the latest age, residence and other eligibility conditions for discounts or free entry rather than assuming every reader pays the same rate.
Distinguish Monday closures from noon opening
The Palace is listed as opening from 9:00 except Mondays, and Trianon from noon Tuesday–Sunday. Gardens and park operations differ, so do not assume every part of the estate closes in the same way on Monday. Check your visit calendar for Musical Gardens, fountain operations and seasonal paid-garden conditions.
Complete reservations even with a sightseeing pass
Official ticket guidance says Paris Museum Pass users must also obtain a free Passport ticket. Saving the pass alone does not complete a Palace time reservation. Official ordinary tickets are described as non-exchangeable and non-refundable, so confirm the date, time and visitor eligibility before payment.
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Before you book
- Passport: discount and free-entry eligibility
- Palace: arrive for the reserved slot
- Trianon: separate the Palace and travel time
- Gardens: date-specific coverage
Common questions
Can I enter the Palace at any time with Passport?
Follow the reserved Palace time slot. This differs from visiting the other included areas during the day.
Are all gardens also closed on Monday?
Palace and Trianon operations differ from those of the gardens and park. Check official date-specific opening guidance and the event calendar.
Sources and booking conditions
- en.chateauversailles.fr — operator, destination or property information
- en.chateauversailles.fr — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-06. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-04. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.