Booking Tickets and Passes

Understanding Your Options

Palace Ticket (€20) - Access to the Palace with timed entry - Includes audioguide (11 languages available) - Free for visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26

Passport Ticket (€24-32 depending on the day) - Everything in Palace Ticket plus: - Access to Trianon Palaces and Marie Antoinette's Estate - Gardens access (free on non-show days) - Best value for full-day visits

Two-Day Passport (€30-35) - All areas over two consecutive days - Perfect for thorough exploration - Reduces daily rushing

Special Access Passes - Disability Access Pass: Free for person with disability plus one companion - Priority access to avoid queues - Available at information desk with proof of disability - No advance booking required

Booking Strategies

Online Booking (Highly Recommended) - Book at chateauversailles.fr - Select specific time slots to minimize waiting - Print tickets or save to phone - Booking opens 2-3 months in advance - Peak season slots fill quickly

Last-Minute Options - Same-day tickets sometimes available online - Palace app shows real-time availability - Arrive early for ticket office purchases - Consider Tuesday-Thursday for better availability

Group Bookings (10+ people) - Special rates available - Dedicated entrance - Optional guided tours - Book through groups department

Money-Saving Tips

1. Free Admission Days - First Sunday of month (November-March) - European Heritage Days (September) - Expect significant crowds

2. Reduced Rates - Students with valid ID - Large families (3+ children) - Job seekers with proof

3. Annual Pass (€70) - Unlimited visits for one year - Skip-the-line privilege - Guest discounts - Worth it for 3+ visits