Versailles is one of the most beautiful palaces in France. This is the first classic palace to become a prototype of all palaces not only in Europe, but also in Russia. Peterhof was built on the principle of Versailles.

Versailles is not just a palace. 100 years before the Great French Revolution, Versailles becomes the capital of France. Now Versailles is a symbol of the absolute power of King Louis 14, King of the Sun, the most famous king in France. In Versailles, the king is also the master of his home and his kingdom. In Versailles, the king turned his life into a theatre. Aristocrats lose their power and play roles they are appointed by the king himself, for which they receive titles and awards. The King himself chooses the most important role – the god of Apollo, the god of sun, love and beauty. The King will surround himself with favorites and adorable ladies, the King creates fashion and demands that courtiers wear their very best dresses and the most expensive jewels. Everything shines and shines in Versailles, jewels, candles, mirrors. Molière presents his plays, Lilly creates magnificent music. The king dances and all courtiers dance to his music too, they no longer have time to build a goat against the king.

The King will glorify France throughout Europe, he will prove to the world both weapons and art that France is worthy of taking forward positions. Versailles, it is not only the theatre of royal power, it is the consolidation of the absolute power of the king, his divine right.

During the tour, you will learn not only the history of the sun king, but also the history of Louis the 15th and Louis the 16th, who lived and ruled in Versailles. You will learn about the years of the Great French Revolution that will lead to a tragic end – the execution of Louis the 16th and Maria Antoinette in Paris on the guillotine.

Entrance to Versailles:
-Bilet to Palace Versailles costs 15 €for adults (including audio guide), preferential – 13 €, up to 18 years free.
-Devist Trianone and the estate of Maria Antointetta – 10 €(preferential – 6 €).
– Full Versailles: 18 €(25 €in music concert days).

In summer after 15:00 the entrance to the territory of the palace (park) is free of charge.

The first meeting of each month from November to March is a free tour of the apartments, the coronation room, the Trianon Palace and the estate of Maria Antoinette.

Detailed schedule:

Palace of Versailles
Open daily except Monday,
1 25 and 1 January
Time: 9:00 – 17:30
Last reception: 5pm
Closing: – 16:50

Trianon
Open daily except Monday,
December 25 and January 1
Time: 12:00 – 17:30
Last reception: 5pm
Closing: 16:50

Carousel Gallery
Open daily except Monday,
December 25 and January 1
Time: 12:30 – 17:30
Last reception: 16:45

Garden
Open daily from 8:00 to 18:00
Except for exceptional weather (snow, high winds..)

Park
Open daily from 8am to 6pm
Except for exceptional weather (snow, strong wind…)