What makes it 81% Kids-Friendly: School-age children get free game booklets and kid-friendly audio tours, ride the little train, bikes or boats, yet fragile interiors, long queues and vast grounds can quickly tire or bore them.
Why 1 day visit duration is ideal for with kids: A full day lets you explore the palace interior, gardens, and family activities at a comfortable pace.
Hall of Mirrors:
Walk through the glittering gallery where kings once held court.
Tip: Visit right at opening to avoid peak crowds.
Gardens and Musical Fountain Shows:
See 1,400 fountains synchronize to baroque music.
Tip: Check the official schedule and book free garden tickets online.
Children’s Game Booklets and Family Audio Tour:
Pick up puzzle booklets or download the ‘Pierre and Camille’ audio guide.
Tip: Collect game booklets at the info desk and use kid-friendly app content.
Little Train Around the Park:
Take a hop-on/hop-off ride on the mini train for a fun park overview.
Tip: Board early for better seating and to rest tired legs.
Picnic by the Grand Canal:
Relax on the lawns with pastries and cheese from Versailles town.
Tip: Buy fresh snacks nearby and bring a blanket for seating.
From June to September, reserve spots for the Musical Fountains Shows. In winter, some groves close and fountains stop—check the estate website before your visit.
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Victoria Kelly
We did both a tour of the palace and the night fountain show. The palace and grounds are spectacular, and the audio tour was very informative. The gardens and night show were also pretty unbelievable and worth checking out after dark. Just note that there is a lot of walking, and the gardens aren’t necessarily steady ground.
Alejandro Cárdenas
This is one of my favorite places in the world from now. The gardens of the palace are amazing and you can walk and stay here for hours. Also take a talk with friends. On the other side, the palace is an incredible place, the paintings on the wall and the architecture are wonderful. I toon the audio guide and recommend it.
Stephy M
The Palace of Versailles is a breathtakingly beautiful destination that showcases stunning architecture from a bygone era. The highlight of the palace is undoubtedly its magnificent gardens. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you'll want to explore every inch of the gardens. My husband and I visited during peak season, and it was quite crowded, but it was still an unforgettable experience. My ...
Amrita Tej Kaur
Amazing! Please keep in mind that to get there easily is to buy tickets in advance at least one day. They implemented the hourly schedule to get into the palace itself(for example, 9:30,10:30, 11:30 and so on access). Most likely if you come early , you will get in the morning groups easily. We can around noon without tickets and only could get the tickets to enter the palace at 16:00. It’s not a ...
Christy Duijvelaar
Extraordinary amount of history compiled into a huge Palace and multiple gardens. Take a full day for the experience and bring your own sandwiches and water bottles. It is warm in summer, so be prepared. The palace is full, and I mean really full, with paintings, murals, frescoes, statues, busts, baroque furniture, etc. There are so many decorations of everything that there is no way to note it al...
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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2 adult entry tickets | EUR 50 |
Picnic lunch | EUR 30 |
Total Estimated | EUR 80 |
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Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
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