Is Palace of Versailles worth it with kids?
DependsWith kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
The Hall of Mirrors and the sheer scale of the gold are genuinely jaw-dropping; the gardens are a world unto themselves. The catch is the crowds — the state apartments can be shoulder-to-shoulder — and the half-day round trip. The gardens are where you escape it.
- Price
- €21 palace / €32 Passport with gardens
- Time
- Half to full day (incl. ~40 min RER each way)
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Palace of Versailles worth it…
How we verified
- Since 14 January 2026 seasonal pricing applies: the Passport (whole estate, incl. Hall of Mirrors) is €32 in high season (Apr 1–Oct 31) for EEA residents and €35 for non-EEA visitors · en.chateauversailles.fr
- Timed entry is now mandatory for the Palace, and even free-entry visitors must reserve a free slot online · en.chateauversailles.fr
- Supporting source · monicafrancis.com
- Supporting source · secretsofparis.com
- Supporting source · wherearethosemorgans.com