Are purses allowed in Versailles?


Are purses allowed in Versailles? Small bags will be admitted, including bags containing drinks. No eating or drinking is permitted inside the Palace or the Grand or Petit Trianon (only in the park and gardens). A Covid-19 Information point has been set up in the South Ministers' Wing to handle all questions.


Do you need Passport at Versailles?

In order for you to make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm. The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).


Can you bring a water bottle into the Palace of Versailles?

In Summer, don't forget a cap, solar cream and little bottle of water (50 cl maximum to be allowed during the Palace of Versailles' visit). In wet weather, don't forget a folding umbrella. Becareful : Umbrella that doesn't bend are forbidden inside the Palace of Versailles.


Is 4 hours enough for Versailles?

To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.


Is it better to visit Versailles in the morning or afternoon?

We suggest arriving right at opening time—if not a little before. If you did not pre-purchase Versailles admissions or a tour, avoid touring the palace in the late morning and afternoon, when crowds are at their peak.


What is the best day of the week to go to Versailles?

One of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace.


Is 2 hours enough for Versailles?

To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.


Is skip the line worth it in Versailles?

With your Versailles skip the line tickets, you are going to avoid the longest lines. Also, you may want to avoid the biggest crowds when you visit the Palace of Versailles inside. With the crowds, the rooms' staff make visitors circulate faster to avoid bottlenecks, so the visit is less enjoyable.


How many hours do you need to see Versailles?

You can skip the line for the audio guide at the palace by downloading the free app that houses all of the Versailles related audio guides in 11 different languages. To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.


What happens if I arrive late to Versailles?

What may happen if I arrive late for my tour to Versailles? Each reservations done to the Palace by ourselves is for an exact date and hour. It is not possible to make another way. Thousands of visitors are coming to Versailles every days and the administration of the Palace can't accept visitors who are late.


Can you go to Versailles without a time slot?

Booking and access To access the Palace, all visitors must book a time slot. Due to the high number of visitors, admission to the Palace within half an hour of the booked time slot can only be guaranteed for tickets purchased online. The Palace closes at 6:30 pm, evacuation begins at 6:00 pm.


Can you bring a purse to Versailles?

Handbags and bags No bag larger than a handbag can be accepted on the site of Château de Versailles.


Can you take photos in Versailles?

Works on display in the permanent exhibition spaces may be photographed or filmed for private purposes, thus excluding all professional, collective or commercial uses which require the prior written permission of the President of the Establishment.


Is it safe to carry a purse in Paris?

The most common burglars are pickpockets. Wearing a bag across your body precludes the bag from being easily grabbed. Being cautious is not being paranoid. Pickpockets go after that which is easily accessible, so best bet is just to ensure anything important to you is not.