What do I need to know to go to the Palace of Versailles?

1. How long do you need at Palace of Versailles?
2. How much does it cost to visit Versailles Palace?
3. What would it cost to build Versailles today?
4. What is the best way to see Versailles?
5. How much is an uber from Paris to Versailles?
6. What is the best day of the week to visit Versailles?
7. Is Versailles worth visiting?
8. How far is Eiffel Tower to Versailles?
9. Is Versailles Palace free?
10. What is the most beautiful room in Versailles?
11. What is the most expensive palace in the world?
12. How expensive is Buckingham Palace?

How long do you need at Palace of Versailles?

The Main Palace – This is where you'll spend most of your time (plan for at least 2-3 hours) as there are over 2,300 rooms in the palace itself. Some of the more famous rooms are the Hall of Mirrors, Marie-Antoinette's bedrooms, and the King's Apartments and Royal Bedchamber.

How much does it cost to visit Versailles Palace?

The ticket price is 40€ (basic) or 49€ (including one day of Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in high season). The ticket includes access to: The Palace (free audio guide) The Estate of Trianon.

What would it cost to build Versailles today?

Actual building costs for Versailles are debated by modern historians, because currency values are uncertain. However, Versailles' price tag ranges anywhere from two billion dollars (in 1994 USD) all the way up to a maximum cost of $299,520,000,000!

What is the best way to see Versailles?

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. If you decide to visit Versailles in the afternoon, we suggest touring the gardens first. Then, circle back around in the later afternoon or evening for the palace.

How much is an uber from Paris to Versailles?

We find that Uber tends to be a bit less expensive than normal taxis, though it depends on the time of day. According to Uber's estimates, a one way trip from Paris to Versailles will cost between 30-40€. Traditional taxis may cost closer to 50€.

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

The best day to visit is Thursday, and the best time to arrive at the palace is between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. You can't miss the pièce de résistance: the Hall of Mirrors.

Is Versailles worth visiting?

It is a super easy day trip from Paris and the Gardens and the Park are definitely worth checking out! Plus the history of the entire area is extremely interesting. However, we actually would not recommend doing the Palace unless you are extremely motivated to see it.

How far is Eiffel Tower to Versailles?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and Versailles is 13 km. The road distance is 17.2 km.

Is Versailles Palace free?

Free admission

Access to the palace of Versailles and the estate of Trianon is free for everyone below 18 years old, residents of the European Union below 26 years old, teachers in French schools, people with disabilities and one accompanying person, ... However, time reservations are required for access to the Palace.

What is the most beautiful room in Versailles?

The glittering Hall of Mirrors is the most famous room of Versailles. Architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart dreamed up a completely new and spectacular look for this dazzling Baroque reception hall, created between 1678 and 1684.

What is the most expensive palace in the world?

The most expensive Palace is Forbidden City Complex in Beijing, China. The estimated market value of the Forbidden City along with the land and its entire contents is more than $70 billion. This is making the Palace both the most expensive Palace and real estate anywhere in the world.

How expensive is Buckingham Palace?

For the first time, new figures revealed today have put a value on Britain's most famous residence, Buckingham Palace - revealing HM The Queen's official London home to be worth a whopping £935 million (£935,031,012).