Gardens · PALACE AND CASTLE GARDENS IN FRANCE

The 15 Best Palace Gardens in France

40 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Versailles dominates, but the same century laid out parterres at Vaux, Fontainebleau and Chantilly. The 15 below sort the tickets, the guided visits and the days that include transport from Paris.

Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket - Entering the palace at your booked time
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Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

1.Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41,579 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Book a timed entry to Versailles Palace, then explore the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate at your own pace. The $17 ticket lasts one day and includes seasonal Musical Gardens or Fountain Show access from April through October. Bring ID, good shoes, and several hours.

“An unforgettable experience. I spent the day at Versailles with my mum, and it was truly special. Buying tickets was completely seamless, so we could start exploring right away without any stress. We even arrived a bit before our scheduled time, and they kindly let us enter early. With full access, we wandered through the Hall of Mirrors, admired the beautifully decorated rooms, and strolled through the vast, stunning gardens at our own pace. For lunch, we grabbed takeaway sandwiches from Café Angelina, which was the perfect way to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The whole day felt magical, from the grandeur of the palace to the peaceful beauty of…”

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access - Meeting near the palace, then entering by reserved time
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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

2.Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,429 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Meet your guide near Versailles, not at the palace, for a 90-minute tour of the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Aurelia, Gabriella, Valerie, and Anne-Sophie are praised for bringing royal stories to life. Afterward, explore the gardens at your own pace, with Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s estate available as an upgrade.

“Valerie was an amazing guide! She was funny and entertaining the entire way. Would recommend.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation - The ride from Paris and meeting your host
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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

3.Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,222 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $53

Travel from central Paris by air-conditioned coach, then explore Versailles at your own pace with palace and garden entry included. An audio app covers Louis XIV and the royal rooms, while hosts such as Gabriella, Salome, Ricardo, and Beatrice help with directions. Choose half-day or full-day access to add Marie Antoinette’s estate and hamlet.

“Was a great trip. Well organised. Online tour was a bit confusing as the route / room order in the palace had changed and the audio guide was for an old route through the rooms.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access - Meeting at Avenue de Suffren
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

4.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,574 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $84

Take a guided coach trip from central Paris to Versailles, with fast-track palace entry and an English-speaking guide. See the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens at your own pace. Upgrade for a guided garden visit or Marie Antoinette’s Estate. Guides such as Mauro, Lucia, Ruben, and Vladina are praised for lively storytelling.

“Guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Laura was great too”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris - Inside the Palace of Versailles
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

5.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet an English-speaking guide in central Paris, ride together by train to Versailles, and tour the palace’s grand state rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors. After a garden introduction, explore independently or return to Paris. The small group holds 20 or fewer people, and guides such as Sophia, Kenny, Joe, and Amelie have earned strong praise.

“The tour guide was great, unfortunately (and this is my fault) I did not get her name. But she spoke perfect English and made all of the history and instructions very clear. She made the trip to and back from Versailles on the metro feel easy and safe, to the point of even saying the stop we needed to get off at with a French accent to mimick what we would hear on the intercom. The palace was very busy, and if you’re anything like my partner, the crowded pushing and rubbing against strangers set her off a bit. It was raining and freezing when we went and there was…”

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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Riding to the Grand Canal for lunch
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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

6.Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,217 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with a guide such as Rory, Nick, Jessie, or Toby, stopping at the market for picnic supplies, the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. After lunch, enter the palace at your own pace, including the Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors. Bikes, helmets, and palace admission are included.

“It's been five years and it still remains one of my favorite excursions. I loved shopping in the market for our lunch, biking through the gardens, touring different areas and seeing Versailles.”

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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - From Paris to Versailles by RER
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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

7.Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,150 reviews · from $114

Meet your guide in Paris, ride the RER to Versailles, then cycle about 10 miles through the royal gardens and forest. You’ll shop at a local market, picnic beside the Grand Canal, visit the Trianons and Queen’s Hamlet, and tour the palace independently with an audio guide. Guides have included Aaron, Rory, Martin, Dave, and Vladimir.

“This is an absolute must!! 10/10 from top to bottom. Erik was beyond wonderful and knowledgeable. It’s a very intimate way to see Versailles and explore the ground/gardens. I was with a group of girls but would also recommend if you are traveling alone as you are with a group and it’s lovely sharing lunch and time together.”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris - Why Versailles matters before you enter
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

8.Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,775 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Paris to Versailles for a 4.5-hour visit. A guide leads you through the Royal Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then you get free garden time. Guides may include François, Anne, Florence, Alex, or Julie. First Sundays use an audio guide.

“Our guide Karolina was great! Only issue — it was hard to find the meeting spot, it was in the corner of a street and there were no signs about the meeting spot. Everyone was confused where we should be standing!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer - Entering the Palace of Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

9.Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,733 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Take a seven-hour round trip from Paris to Versailles with a multilingual host, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and time to explore independently. Download the palace audio guide in 13 languages, then visit the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, Trianon Estate, Queen’s Hamlet, gardens, and park. Bring headphones and comfortable shoes.

“Everything was on time and very pleasant. Versailles was amazing, definitely worth it. But it could have said that the audio guide requires your personal headphones. Also would have loved more time.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access - Meeting in Paris and riding to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

10.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Meet a City Wonders host near Porte Maillot, ride an air-conditioned coach to Versailles, and tour the palace with an English-speaking guide and headset. See the State Apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens if selected. A Giverny upgrade adds Monet’s house and village.

“Our guide, George, was excellent! Not only did he provide excellent information regarding the palace, he also showed us pictures to provide visual effect of the message he's conveying. He also added a dose of humor to his presentation which is greatly appreciated! Do expect the palace to be very crowded regardless of the season due to its popularity. On the other hand, one must visit the gorgeous gardens! The view from the fountain outward to the the mini ponds are breathtaking!.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation - The ride from Paris and meeting your host
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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

11.Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,389 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $100

Take a half-day or full-day coach trip from Paris to Versailles. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, gardens, and fountains independently with an app-based audio guide in 10 languages. Staff handle directions and transport, while you choose how much time to spend inside the palace and grounds.

“we felt there was not alot of interaction with our tour guides...and as for duty of care when all got back on board to head home there definitely was no counting of heads ..hopefully we didn't leave any one behind..”

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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour - The Palace Forecourt Sets the Scene
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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

12.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend eight hours exploring Versailles by bike, from the local Notre Dame market and royal gardens to Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet and the Hall of Mirrors. Round-trip train tickets, bikes, palace admission, helmets, and a licensed English-speaking guide are included. You buy the picnic lunch, then eat beside the Grand Canal.

“We had a wonderful day with Brian biking around Versailles. There were 8 ppl in our group. The pace was great - lots of time biking, walking through the market and grounds of Versailles ending with the tour inside! It was perfect!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Self Guided & Gardens tickets - The King’s and Queen’s State Apartments
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Self Guided & Gardens tickets

13.Versailles Palace Self Guided & Gardens tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,100 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Meet near the Eiffel Tower and ride an air-conditioned bus to Versailles with an English-speaking host. After skip-the-line palace entry, use an audio guide in your chosen language to see the King’s and Queen’s apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors. You also get garden access and return transport to Paris, with time depending on traffic and your option.

“An incredible experience. The guide was very talented, knowledgeable and kind. The transportation to and fro was best.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Experience - Meeting at Invalides and taking the train
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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Experience

14.Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · from $71

Travel from Paris to Versailles by train with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Spend two hours learning the stories behind the fountains, statues, and royal gardens, then enter the palace independently, with time for the King’s Chamber and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Antonio, Veronica, Francesca, and Lucy are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“Awesome day to Versailles. Great thanks to the awesome guide.”

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Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Garden Tour with Transport - The 45-minute train ride to Versailles
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Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Garden Tour with Transport

15.Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Garden Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 858 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $58

Travel by train from Café Pierre Hermé in Paris to Versailles with a small group of up to 20. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the palace, royal apartments, and Hall of Mirrors, then explains the gardens before free time. Return train tickets are included, and you may stay longer at Versailles.

“Our guide was Melanie. Very informative and well organized tour. From the meeting point till she left us at the palace for our free time. Highly recommended.”

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