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Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France (Unsplash)📷 Alice Donovan Rouse alicekat, CC0
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Palace of Versailles

Versailles, France

History

Louis XIV’s palace with the Hall of Mirrors, formal gardens and the Trianon estate. Book a timed ticket, avoid Tuesdays and weekends if you can, and note the palace is closed on Mondays.

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Versailles, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.8049, 2.1204
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping de ParisCampsite
    11 km from Palace of Versailles
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Sandaya Paris Maisons-LaffitteCampsite
    15 km from Palace of Versailles · 165 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Club Naturiste Air et SoleilCampsite
    21 km from Palace of Versailles
    ShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Le Beau Village De ParisCampsite
    21 km from Palace of Versailles
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Parc de la FontaineCampsite
    24 km from Palace of Versailles
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  • Camping-Caravaning du Val-de-SeineCampsite
    24 km from Palace of Versailles · 92 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Palace of Versailles?

Palace of Versailles is in Versailles, France, at GPS 48.8049, 2.1204. It is about 18 km from Paris.

Can you camp near Palace of Versailles?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de Paris, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palace of Versailles?

Palace of Versailles is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Royal châteaux around Paris.

What is there to see near Palace of Versailles?

Places worth a stop nearby: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (51 km), Claude Monet’s house and gardens (52 km), Chartres Cathedral (61 km) and Palace of Fontainebleau (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Palace of Versailles?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)