Attraction · Paris
Palace of Versailles: free entry days, tickets & hours
The royal palace of Louis XIV with the Hall of Mirrors, the Estate of Trianon and Le Nôtre's gardens, about 20 km west of central Paris.
Independent guide, not the official Versailles website. Official links are under Sources.
Versailles is next free on Sunday, 6 December 2026 (in 6 weeks).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of December, January, February and March.
- Also free: all visitors under 18 (Palace and Trianon); EEA nationals or residents under 26 (Palace and Trianon); disabled visitors and the person accompanying them; job seekers in France and recipients of minimum social benefits.
- Otherwise: passport ticket, low season (1 Nov-31 Mar), standard price — €25.
- A free time slot must still be booked online to enter the Palace; Trianon needs no booking.
Calendar
Free days at Versailles
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–17:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–17:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months · 09:00–17:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–17:30
4 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of December, January, February and March: A free time slot must still be booked online to enter the Palace; Trianon needs no booking.
- Free for all visitors under 18 (Palace and Trianon): Book a free timed ticket online and go to entrance A with proof of age.
- Free for EEA nationals or residents under 26 (Palace and Trianon): Book a free timed ticket online and go to entrance A with proof.
- Free for disabled visitors and the person accompanying them: Book a free timed ticket online and go to entrance A with proof.
- Free for job seekers in France and recipients of minimum social benefits: Book a free timed ticket online.
- The free first Sundays run December-March only; November's first Sunday is a normal paid day.
- Even free visitors must book a free timed slot for the Palace online.
- Since January 2026 non-EEA visitors pay €3 more than EEA nationals and residents.
- Closed on Mondays; arrive early or book the late-entry Passport for a cheaper afternoon visit.
- The Gallery of Coaches (weekends) and the Royal Tennis Court are free to visit.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of December, January, February and March · 09:00–17:30 | everyone | Covers the Palace and the Estate of Trianon. Not in November: the official page says December to March. | Yes |
| Free forFree for all visitors under 18 (Palace and Trianon) | under-18s | Excludes the gardens on Musical Fountains / Musical Gardens days in high season. | Yes |
| Free forFree for EEA nationals or residents under 26 (Palace and Trianon) | EU/EEA residents under 26 | Proof of age and EEA nationality or residence (ID card, passport, visa or residence permit). | Yes |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and the person accompanying them | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Proof of disability required; guided tours and family activities are at a reduced price. | Yes |
| Free forFree for job seekers in France and recipients of minimum social benefits | jobseekers | France only; proof dated no more than 6 months previously. | Yes |
| Free areaThe gardens are free to enter except on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days (high season) | everyone | In low season (1 Nov-31 Mar) the gardens are free every day; from April to October show days are ticketed. The park is free for pedestrians and cyclists every day. | No |
Official prices
Versailles ticket prices
| Passport ticket, low season (1 Nov-31 Mar), standard price — The Passport (Palace with timed entry + Estate of Trianon + gardens) is the only ticket that includes the Palace. High season (1 Apr-31 Oct) €35. Nationals and residents of the European Economic Area pay €3 less (€22 / €32) with ID. Late-entry Passport after 3pm (low season) €18. Estate of Trianon only €15. New two-tier pricing since 14 Jan 2026. | €25 |
| Passport, high season (1 Apr-31 Oct), standard price — Includes the gardens on Musical Fountains / Musical Gardens days. | €35 |
| Passport + 'Light of Liberty' VR experience (Passport price + €7) — 15-minute VR experience with skip-the-line access to the Palace afterwards. | — |
| Estate of Trianon ticket (no Palace) | €15 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (passport ticket, low season (1 nov-31 mar), standard price). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Versailles
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Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Palace: Tuesday-Sunday, closed Mondays. High season (1 Apr-1 Nov) 9am-6:30pm, last admission 5:45pm; low season (2 Nov-31 Mar) 9am-5:30pm, last admission 4:45pm. Estate of Trianon from 12 noon, same closing times. Gardens daily 8am-6pm in low season (7am-8:30pm in high season). Closed 25 December and 1 January (and 1 May).
Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
FAQ
Versailles: common questions
Is Versailles free?
Versailles is free for everyone on the first Sunday of December, January, February and March. The gardens are free to enter except on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days (high season). Also free: all visitors under 18 (Palace and Trianon); EEA nationals or residents under 26 (Palace and Trianon); disabled visitors and the person accompanying them; job seekers in France and recipients of minimum social benefits. Otherwise the official ticket costs €25.
When is Versailles free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of December, January, February and March. The next free date is Sunday, 6 December 2026.
Who gets free entry to Versailles?
Under-18s — excludes the gardens on Musical Fountains / Musical Gardens days in high season.. EU/EEA residents under 26 — proof of age and EEA nationality or residence (ID card, passport, visa or residence permit).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — proof of disability required; guided tours and family activities are at a reduced price.. Jobseekers — france only; proof dated no more than 6 months previously..
Do I need to book for free entry to Versailles?
A free time slot must still be booked online to enter the Palace; Trianon needs no booking.
How much is a ticket to Versailles?
Passport ticket, low season (1 Nov-31 Mar), standard price costs €25 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/conditions-free-admission · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- en.chateauversailles.fr/2026-ticketing · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/practical-information
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