How busy is Versailles at the moment?
Jun 8, 2021, 5:19 pm
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How busy is Versailles at the moment?
Hello! I will be visiting Paris for five days at the end of June 2021. I was thinking of visiting Versailles for the first time on Friday 25th. With the recent slowdown in tourism due to the pandemic, how busy do you think Versailles is going to be?
And for a first timer, what do you suggest visiting? I don't want to overdo it and would rather enjoy it at a leisurely pace as a half-day trip from Paris. I was thinking of sticking to the Palace and the Gardens (maybe only part of the Gardens), leaving out the Trianons and the Hameau de la Reine.
And for a first timer, what do you suggest visiting? I don't want to overdo it and would rather enjoy it at a leisurely pace as a half-day trip from Paris. I was thinking of sticking to the Palace and the Gardens (maybe only part of the Gardens), leaving out the Trianons and the Hameau de la Reine.
Jun 9, 2021, 1:52 am
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All museums, including the Château in Versailles, are open but you need to book your tickets in advance because of Covid restrictions in the number of people who can enter simultaneously. This is inconvenient, because you can't just show up at the entrance and walk in, but also good because you'll probably have a very empty Château to share with just a handful of people. If you are already sure of your dates, I'd book ASAP. This applies to all attractions, particularly if you want to visit on a weekend, which is when locals also show up.
Jun 9, 2021, 1:25 pm
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All museums, including the Château in Versailles, are open but you need to book your tickets in advance because of Covid restrictions in the number of people who can enter simultaneously. This is inconvenient, because you can't just show up at the entrance and walk in, but also good because you'll probably have a very empty Château to share with just a handful of people. If you are already sure of your dates, I'd book ASAP. This applies to all attractions, particularly if you want to visit on a weekend, which is when locals also show up.
Jun 13, 2021, 7:21 am
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Jun 23, 2021, 12:45 am
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I rented a golf cart a couple of years ago visiting Versailles. It was a good introductory tour but rather limited in terms of time and designated routes. For some of the spots I wanted to linger longer, I ended up returning the cart and went back instead.
Jun 30, 2021, 4:52 am
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Just an update on how my visit went: With the timed ticket I was in in no time. There was absolutely no queue at the security check. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good and had to cut short my visit of the gardens/park. I didn't book a golf cart as given the weather conditions I didn't think it worth it to spend too long in the park. I arrived at 12pm and by 3:15pm I had left the complex. Next time I'll visit the Trianons and the Hameau de la Reine and spend a bit longer in the gardens.
Jul 4, 2021, 2:57 am
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I went a few days ago. Absolutely no queue (even tho with the 2,000 visitors cap). Didn't book my tickets online as I saw there were plenty of slots left. Just walked in and no queues at the ticketing office either.
Jul 6, 2021, 9:29 am
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Just an update on how my visit went: With the timed ticket I was in in no time. There was absolutely no queue at the security check. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good and had to cut short my visit of the gardens/park. I didn't book a golf cart as given the weather conditions I didn't think it worth it to spend too long in the park. I arrived at 12pm and by 3:15pm I had left the complex. Next time I'll visit the Trianons and the Hameau de la Reine and spend a bit longer in the gardens.
I opted not to go because the gardens were a key part of the experience and the weather never cleared, was gray all the time.
Though in retrospect, might not have been a bad time for the interiors, with much smaller crowds than normal.m when I visited, it was about 30 years ago and it was a wave of people moving slowly. I couldn’t wait to get outside to the gardens.
Jul 7, 2021, 7:40 am
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I was also in Paris for several nights towards the end of June.
I opted not to go because the gardens were a key part of the experience and the weather never cleared, was gray all the time.
Though in retrospect, might not have been a bad time for the interiors, with much smaller crowds than normal.m when I visited, it was about 30 years ago and it was a wave of people moving slowly. I couldn’t wait to get outside to the gardens.
I opted not to go because the gardens were a key part of the experience and the weather never cleared, was gray all the time.
Though in retrospect, might not have been a bad time for the interiors, with much smaller crowds than normal.m when I visited, it was about 30 years ago and it was a wave of people moving slowly. I couldn’t wait to get outside to the gardens.