European leisure France (le palace evenements, spectacles , le queen) Review

Really pretty with a lot of history and audio guides, easy to access and polite staff

Wonderful place to view and visit. Spend a day there, to see the inside, and then the grounds.

Stupidly crowded, best part is the Gardens, you can rent a golf car and drive around. Wish I could have know that earlier.

This place is well worth the trip out of your way to see. The farm area and Marie Antoinette's place at the back are also well worth the reasonably long walk through the gardens. Unfortunately management haven't figured out how to streamline entry so expect to queue up for an hour or more to get in unless you get there early. The palace itself is crowded but once in the gardens, the crowds are not a problem at all.

Amazing palace experience. Inside arts and exhibits are very detailed and exorbitantly beautiful. The surrounding garden is very nicely decorated and maintained. The walkway to the palace also is filled with nice restaurants.

Tour of Versailles will be complete only with a guide! You get great insights of the era before the French Revolution!

My day visiting the Palace of Versailles was simply splendid. I had never visited such an interesting place before. For proof, in only 4 hours of visit, I made more than 200 photographs. The castle is so beautiful and interesting to visit that it was sometimes difficult to fully admire this place as there were too many people present inside.
I would add that I more liked the gardens with the different groves (which are really very well maintained) than the castle and even more the show "Les Grandes Eaux Musicales".
To conclude, the Palace of Versailles really deserves its international reputation.

Amazing place to visit and spand your day at palace.. People interested in arts and culture should visit this place.. They have great park behind the palace and also some scenic views to get picture perfect views..

Not as good as Buckingham palace just a lot of photos and a HUGE garden. The free audio guide was a big plus. Make sure to get there early or you will be standing in a line for at least 30min, even if you bought tickets ahead of time

Wish they had better line control. It was unpleasant having mass group tourist cutting off and disrupting people.

Loved the fountains running, the music, and the beautiful setting.

Buy the ticket with priority online, queues are insane if you don't.

Atmosphere is so good that anyone can fall in love .....

Good place. Lots of history. Spend couple of days and enjoy the palace / garden / tranion

It was nice... the gardens were impressive. I wasn t too blown away by the actual castle. Also, they were doing construction so that took away from the experience also.

Apart from the overzealous worked up ninny staff members... quite enjoyable

If you want to avoid the queues then book tickets online AND book a tour 7 extra/person. Booking tickets online doesn't mean you skip the long queues. Arrive at 9am. Park next to main gates (~ 20/day) then do bag security. (Fast queue by first gate). Avoid queue for desk A. Turn right by security and go to first right hand side building and look for little sign saying 'tours'. The tours are great value. They last about an hour and allow you to skip all big queues. Sunday 23 July the queues were hours and hours long.
Note: Children under 18 get free entry but you need a seperate tour ticket for over 10s. Also need seperate ticket (different payment system) for special garden water fountain days for children over 6. This made getting tickets for two adults and two kids (aged 9 and 11) tricky!

If you're going to Paris, you have to make a day trip to see Versailles. Whether you want to see the incredibly lavish architecture, the art or have a walk in the gardens, this is an absolute must. It will also help you to understand why the French revolution happened. Not in an abstract, "the rich had a lot of money and the poor didn't have any" kind of way but in an "I would have chopped people's heads off too if I knew they had built that while I was starving" kind of way :-P
Better get your walking shoes on though, because there's going to be a lot of walking! Also, plan to go early in the morning before the queue to enter starts getting long because after a certain point, you're looking at a 2 hour long wait to get through security.

The fireworks show on Saturdays is beautiful. We had a great time.

Very big, takes a while to get around, but absolutely stunning. Audio tour is a must, to get the most out of it. Parking on site is expensive though.

Gorgeous palace, you have to visit in-person in order to get an idea of the sheer size and scale of the place. Tons of tourists around, especially when it opens in the morning. Visit in the afternoon to get a more relaxed crowd.

Absolutely beautiful. You can spend an entire day wandering the gardens and still not see it all.

This is one of the places that I really wanted to visit before I left France, and it didn't disappoint. It is an incredible monument to "The Sun King"s ego, which makes sense, since he thought he was a god. The highlight of the tour for me was the hall of mirrors, mostly because I grew up learning history, and that's where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending WW1. Combined with the visit to the gardens, this was a great day, and I recommend it to anyone who visits the Paris area.

Beautiful but really crowded. The lines are very long (90 min). Buy tickets first using the ticket machines.

Beautiful palace. However, think twice when you are taking your baby with you as prams are forbidden (and wheelchairs are not)...

Wonderful palace. Recommend it for any tourist visiting paris.

I suggest you buy tickets in advance of arriving.

They provide audio devices for the tour.

Has bathroom facilities and the palace itself is disable friendly.

Amazing experience, come prepare to walk go in the summer when the fountains are in show... Stunning part of history my fav place in entire europe

Be prepare for the line! Bring food, drinks and enjoy your 3 hours waiting.

Highly recommend the night fountain show on Saturdays during summer

It's magnificent.. will tell the students of history, why there had been a French Revolution.. may be the whole wealth of the country was flowing to the palace construction..

Pros.:Beautiful palace great wall paints.A travel to king Luis age. Consider.: big waiting times, overcrowded long ques to enter the site

Breathtaking. Amazing. This was by far my favorite place in the Paris area. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and check before you go to see if the workers are striking that day. Also, do the gardens / Trianon first, before it gets hot, then do the palace in the afternoon.

a very nice place.. must see for everyone visiting Paris..

Truly stunning place that is like no other in the world. A must see in France.

every thing in this place is masterpiece .... i think there are no wards can describe how beautiful this place is especially the gardens

The entrance fee is way too expensive, totally not worth it. With 18e I can see bunch of interesting things in Vatican City or Uffizi gallery in Florence or Louvre. Besides, it is not easy to get there from Paris center.

No Arabic guide -
Long queuing -
Expensive parking-
Nice gardens+

Great place but only if you have a full day & a group guide. Else be ready to go crazy reading the map! I lost a lot of time in finding things and exits .....

Get a guide - Viator is great since the entry is skip the line (1 hour long even at 8.30am). More time for the garden but be prepared to walk a lot down to the fountain

Amazing.
If you want to skip the cues book online.
But the palace itself is georges.
If you could try not to go at public holidays and weekends.
We went twice once in the middle of the week and had great time no cues and you had chance to see everything. And second time we went at the weekend and it was packed. So not as pleasant.
The gardens is a must see.

DO NOT GO HERE! Bought tickets beforehand, arrived before it opened, still waiting in line 2 hours later and have not even made it inside! Nothing is worth this. Would leave had i not already paid for over inflated tickets!

Absolutely love the architecture. An excellent display of art and history

The biggest problem is the crowds. If you're claustrophobic, go straight to the gardens. Its really hard to enjoy inside. The gardens were beautiful. If I went back again, I would go straight to there.

Once through the queue beautiful and interesting. Dont miss actually seeing it for real instead of recording it on camera phone or tablet as most were doing!

Finished the cold and boring visit of the castle, now you can get complete explanations, videos, and appreciate the place.

Definitely worth a visit if in Paris. Recommend a guided tour to get the most out of it.

Completely overcrowded, even on a not quite as busy day. The crowds are pushed from one room to the next...

Opulence opulence opulence...I think that's the best description.

I have been before and it is an amazing place however having bought a museum pass I wasn't expecting to queue for two hours! Get there super early and you won't be disappointed

Historical Palace of Versailles in France history, in a tour to Paris must visit this palace

I was very disappointed. The line was understandably long. Not their fault. But the palace was nearly empty of everything but paintings. Hardly worth the money, or the wait.

Awesome scenery, rich history, great preservation of artifacts

This was a beautiful palace with a lot to see. You need to buy your ticket first then join the line. It goes by quickly so don't be afraid of the ques. If you're an EU citizen you get in for free. If you but online you get a slight discount. The palace was filled with art and history but if you've been to the Louvre then you won't be impressed with this one. Make sure to walk down the main street and venture into the side roads. There is a lot to see.

At least once in your lifetime you have to visit it. It is an incredible experience.

Magnifique palace to visit, ful of French history. Beautiful gardens, architecture, paths, labyrinths Definately reserve a ful day to see it and buy ticket before because the lines are enormous!

Beautiful inside, it is truly excessive and exceptional. Make sure pre-book and arrive as early as possible, even with pre-booked tickets we queued for over 3 hours in the sun. Bring shade and something to occupy your waiting time. Skip the line tickets are probably worth a look at if you don't wish to arrive early or wait. Also wear comfortable shoes!!
Second also, make sure you check closer to the date, that the gardens are not 'musical gardens'.

Impressive. Very busy at 10:00 with queue of about 2000 so it was good that we had booked our timed entry passport tickets online. We went straight to the entry point and were in within 10 mins. Lots of opulence to see. Just how rich were those French kings? Walked nearly 10 miles, plus rowed a boat on the Grand Canal for 30 mins, so it was a healthy day!

Simply breathtaking views and step back in time. A visit to Paris would not be complete without this visit. It can be VERY crowded so choose your times wisely. Also make sure to walk through the gardens.

We didn't see the palaces as they had a strike. However the gardens were fabulous. However be prepared to spend a full day there

Of course it's brilliant but they need to limit the number of visitors, even if that means prebooking only!

Historical palace
Vvery scenic
Picturesque place
Must see
Widely spread

It is very big and beautiful royal palace. You should go to spend the whole day. If you have anything less than a day for this place then avoid it since it is big and has lots of things to see. Try going early so that you can beat the crowd and heat. If you are in a group then stand in the queue to enter and then send one person to get the tickets. You will save some time.
Lots of paintings, big halls and rooms. It's just to see the garden and if you do not want then buy tickets only for palace.

Crowded but a must see - the finest palace in the world. Rent a golf cart for one hour and drive to Triannon - Marie Antoinettes private get away

Nice place to spend the whole day walking around the gardens and maybe having lunch or breakfast. The gardens are too big to finish in a single day. The palace is also food to visit but the gardens are probably better.

Must must must see if vacationing to France breathtaking!

If you can get past the tour groups, it s an easy stroll to see everything.
Gorgeous scenery, art, architecture, and history. Definitely worth a full day visit so you re not rushed.

It is sad that all but a few of the original furnishings were sold off. It would have been awesome to see the Palace in it's full glory. Regardless of that, the palace and grounds are so beautiful. Take a full day to tour. You will not be disappointed.

Long lines. Need 3-4 hours to fully appreciate the grounds

The bathrooms are few and far between and smelled terrible. Better cleaning and perhaps air conditioning in the summer would keep out this horrible smell.
Every other part of the castle and grounds was spectacular, the staff friendly, and the little train for the gardens is nice if you're tired.

Not enjoying because of the crowds and no limit on the numbers of visitors into the palace so not having enough space to really appreciate the grandeur of the palace. I thought with COVID-19 situation that requires visitors to book a time slot, it would be a good chance to limit no. of visitors at each slot but i guess making up the lost revenue is more important than keeping social distance and appreciation of France history.

My dreams fulfilled. We saw every corner of this paradise. Get yourself there early because there is ton of ground to cover.

Beautiful and magical! Unfortunately some wings were closed when we visited for renovation.

Tip#1: If you take the metro to go there, buy a specific ticket to Versailles and only use this ticket. Don't use your intra Paris ticket under 2euros
Tip#2: Come during the Water show garden show. It definitely worth it, and give a full experience of Versailles
Tip#3: in weekdays, I'd arrive there around 12pm, there is plenty of time to visit all Versailles
Tip#4: you should start with the garden to avoid the crazy morning line on the left that last about 1h and half. The garden do not have line at all. Come back to see the palace around 3pm with literally no line!
Tip#5: Online ticcket do not allow you to cut the crazy line for the palace. But it will save you some precious minutes. Just get it!

The queue to Palace of Versailles was super long when we reached around 3pm. There was no priority queue for Musuem Pass holders. Interesting to take a tour around the palace. Palace is big and will take around 2hours to complete. Did not had sufficient time and energy to visit the gardens but the gardens look amazing. Suggest to reach early in morning in order to complete the full place.

Just amazing. Would have loved to have spent more time here. The gardens were breathtaking.

Not as expected but ok. Entry fee is too expensive which is not deserves to be.

Great, historical and beautiful place. For people from Europe under age of 26 free.

A piece from the fairytale. Dream of Louis Quatorze. Reading a bit of its history would definitely give one better understanding (also chills) about this palace. Visiting this, one of my earnest dreams of came true ....

We came from Paris by train to find a gigantic cue (3 hours!) With no clear instructions on ticketing ended up cueing on the wrong ticket register since we only wanted to see the gardens because of the long cue on the entrance of the castle.

(Very unfriendly service on that ticket register btw)

Gardens were beautiful though. Hence the extra star.

Great palace that represents that history of France. One of the biggest castles in all Europe. The place is usually crowded so booking tickets online is strongly advised.

One of the things to get the most of the beauty sightseeing in this wonderful place is to rent a club car and drive around the place it's available inside, it's around 40 Euro.