Is Versailles accessible for people with disabilities?

The Palace of Versailles has taken steps to make the site more accessible to people with disabilities, but it may not be fully accessible to everyone due to its historic nature and architectural limitations. Some areas of the palace and its gardens can be challenging for people with mobility issues. Palace Accessibility: There are ramps and elevators in some areas, and wheelchair users can access some of the rooms, but not all. There is a lack of elevators in some parts of the palace, which may limit access to certain areas. Gardens and Grounds: The vast gardens and grounds of Versailles may be difficult for people with mobility issues. While some areas are accessible, the uneven terrain and long distances may pose challenges for some visitors. Accessible Services: The palace offers some services to assist visitors with disabilities, including wheelchairs. There are also accessible restrooms available. Advance Planning: If you have specific accessibility needs, it's a good idea to contact the Palace of Versailles in advance of your visit. They can provide you with more detailed information and assist with any arrangements.

Are pushchairs allowed in Versailles?

Pushchairs are 'tolerated' inside the Château, however, Kangaroo bags or baby carriers without metal frames are preferred. Pushchairs are accepted in the park and gardens.

Are storage lockers available at Versailles?

Large bags and suitcases are not allowed in the Chateau. Automatic lockers (at a small fee) are available for luggage and personal effects smaller than cabin size - 46x43x26cm Rates, availability and location of lockers are subject to change

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Visit the entire Versailles Estate on your own
Discover the Grand and Petit Trianon as well as the atypical Queen's Hamlet
Priority access ticket to the Gardens, for Musical Fountains show too
Stroll as you wish through the magnificent gardens of Versailles
Enjoy audio-guided comments during the visit to the Palace of Versailles (please bring your own headphones)
Roundtrip transportation to Versailles from central Paris

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Explore the magnificent, world-famous Gardens of Versailles

Full day trip to the Palace of Versailles. Time to visit the King and Queen’s Grand Apartments and reception rooms at your leisure with an audio guide. Free time to enjoy lunch and then discover the French gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

Our guide to Versailles Full Day Independent Tour with Audio Guide

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for 30 years, the Palace of Versailles was once the residence of the Kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI and their courts, from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789.

Your audio guide commentary will allow you to visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles at your own pace. Admire its Baroque architecture, artworks, sumptuous decoration, and furniture created by the greatest craftsmen of the age. Enjoy strolling through the palace's grounds and gardens to the Trianon, or explore the pretty town of Versailles beyond the palace's walls.

The Palace of Versailles stretches for more than 721,000 square feet and boasts more than 700 rooms. Your audio guide will help you find your way during your visit, tell you about the history of the palace, and immerse you in its unique atmosphere.

Your ticket will give you access to the palace's most famous rooms, including the King's Grand Apartment, with seven salons each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartment, laid out in a mirror image of those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others.

Also see the stunning Hall of Mirrors, a huge room in which guests were received and impressed, dreamt up by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet long, it was designed to amaze the Sun King's (Louis XIV) visitors and is lit by 17 windows and 350 mirrors. It also offers breathtaking views of the palace's beautiful gardens.

During this full-day tour, spend time discovering the gardens of Versailles and admire their artworks (more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds and woodland. In Summer, a range of activities is staged in the gardens, such as the "Grandes Eaux," when the fountains are made to dance to music.

Departs:

Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel - 22 Rue Jean Rey 750015 PARIS: Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign outside the hotel.
During the Paris Olympics, bookings departing between Jul 19th and Sep 8th 2024, the meeting point will be - 26 Boulevard Auguste Blanqui 75013 Paris.

Duration:

Approximately 7 hours

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Versailles Full Day Independent Tour with Audio Guide

Advanced reservations are required. Please detail your chosen date when booking.
This is an unescorted tour. At the Palace of Versailles you be given an audio guide so you can explore the site on your own
The Queen’s State Apartments are clsoed for renovation works
High-heeled shoes are not recommended (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
Strollers are not allowed inside the palace
Access to the palace is difficult for those with reduced mobility
Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace
Once booked tickets are non refundable
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 3 calendar days before departure (Central European Time). Beyond that period, the following fees apply: 2 calendar days prior service: 50% of tour price (Central European Time). 1 calendar days prior service: 100% of tour price (Central European Time).

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Frequently Asked Questions for Versailles Full Day Independent Tour with Audio Guide

Accessibility

Is Versailles accessible for people with disabilities?

The Palace of Versailles has taken steps to make the site more accessible to people with disabilities, but it may not be fully accessible to everyone due to its historic nature and architectural limitations. Some areas of the palace and its gardens can be challenging for people with mobility issues.

Palace Accessibility: There are ramps and elevators in some areas, and wheelchair users can access some of the rooms, but not all. There is a lack of elevators in some parts of the palace, which may limit access to certain areas.

Gardens and Grounds: The vast gardens and grounds of Versailles may be difficult for people with mobility issues. While some areas are accessible, the uneven terrain and long distances may pose challenges for some visitors.

Accessible Services: The palace offers some services to assist visitors with disabilities, including wheelchairs. There are also accessible restrooms available.

Advance Planning: If you have specific accessibility needs, it's a good idea to contact the Palace of Versailles in advance of your visit. They can provide you with more detailed information and assist with any arrangements.

General Information

Are pushchairs allowed in Versailles?

Pushchairs are 'tolerated' inside the Château, however, Kangaroo bags or baby carriers without metal frames are preferred.

Pushchairs are accepted in the park and gardens.
Are storage lockers available at Versailles?

Large bags and suitcases are not allowed in the Chateau.

Automatic lockers (at a small fee) are available for luggage and personal effects smaller than cabin size - 46x43x26cm

Rates, availability and location of lockers are subject to change