The perfect weekend · Saturday
Photo: Château de Versailles / Thomas Garnier
The palace at opening time
Be at Entrance A for the 09:00 opening with a timed ticket (free for under-18s, but still booked). On the weekend of 1 November the palace stays open until 19:00, last access 18:30.
| When | Saturday, 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Where | Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) |
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All of Versailles weekend stops The Versailles city guide
Checked on en.chateauversailles.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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