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Versailles: Palaces and Parks

Versailles • One-Day City Plan

9 h 50 min

attractions

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Moderate

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Begin your morning at the Palace of Versailles, where the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Apartments, and the Gallery of Battles reveal three centuries of French royal ambition in gilded detail. From the palace, step into the formal Gardens designed by André Le Nôtre — 800 hectares of geometric parterres, sculptured fountains, and the sweeping Grand Canal that once hosted Louis XIV's miniature naval fleet. After lunch, continue to the Grand Trianon, a pink-marble retreat built for the Sun King, whose intimate salons and Napoleonic furnishings offer a striking contrast to the main palace's grandeur. End the day at the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet, where Marie Antoinette's neoclassical villa and storybook farm cottages paint a surprisingly human portrait of life behind the royal façade. The entire estate is closed on Mondays; the Trianon palaces open only at noon, so plan the palace and gardens for the morning.

Overview

Planning a day in Versailles? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Versailles in one day — 4 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.

Plan around 9h 50min to visit 4 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €79: about €25 on entrance tickets, and roughly €54 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.

Your Day Timeline — Versailles: Palaces and Parks

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7min walking · 450m

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Must-See

Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent royal residences in the world, a masterpiece of French Baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally a hunting lodge built b…

2h 40min4.6(163,297)Must-See

PalaceMuseumHistoric SiteMonumentUNESCO World Heritage Site

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8min walking · 600m

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Gardens of Versailles

The Gardens of Versailles are among the most magnificent formal gardens in the world, spanning approximately 800 hectares of meticulously designed landscape west of the Palace of Versailles. Commissio…

3h 30minFREE4.7(16,502)Must-See

GardenParkMonumentFountainUNESCO World Heritage Site

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21min walking · 1.6 km

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Grand Trianon

The Grand Trianon is an exquisite pink marble palace nestled within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, originally built in 1687 by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Louis XIV as a private ret…

1h 30min4.5(10,458)Must-See

PalaceHistoric SiteMonumentGardenUNESCO World Heritage Site

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11min walking · 800m

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Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet

The Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet form the most intimate and personal corner of the Versailles estate, forever linked to Marie Antoinette. The Petit Trianon, a masterpiece of neoclassical architect…

1h 30min4.6(11,947)Must-See

PalaceHistoric SiteMonumentGardenMuseum

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33min walking · 2.4 km

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Cost Breakdown — Versailles: Palaces and Parks

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Total Cost

€79.00

Transport

Walking

5.85 km

Hotels

Individual Costs

Visitor 1

€79.00

Attractions: €25.00

Food: €54.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Versailles: Palaces and Parks

How long is the Versailles: Palaces and Parks itinerary?

The Versailles: Palaces and Parks itinerary takes approximately 9h 50min, visiting 4 attractions in Versailles. The plan includes walking between stops, visit times at each attraction, and suggested breaks.

How much does the Versailles: Palaces and Parks itinerary cost?

Entrance fees for Versailles: Palaces and Parks start from €25 per adult. Actual cost depends on your visitor category (student, senior, etc.). Transport and food costs are calculated separately based on your preferences.

What attractions are included in Versailles: Palaces and Parks?

Versailles: Palaces and Parks includes 4 attractions in Versailles, with recommended visit times and ticket information for each stop.

Is Versailles: Palaces and Parks suitable for families?

Versailles: Palaces and Parks has a moderate pace with a good balance of sightseeing and rest time, suitable for most travelers.

Versailles: Palaces and Parks

Overview