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Palace of Versailles

France
Best timeApr & Jun–Sep
Set inFrance
In season~73°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–79°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Sunny share of daylightJul · 48%
WarmestJul · 79°F
WettestDec
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Palace of Versailles: visitors crossing the Royal Courtyard toward the gilded palace front
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Palace of Versailles

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The Palace of Versailles is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris. It served as the principal residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr & Jun–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Palace of Versailles: gold-trimmed facade and clock above the Marble Courtyard
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Palace of Versailles: crimson Salon of Mercury with its chandelier and canopied bed
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Palace of Versailles

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Pairs well with

Grande Arche
8 mi away
Jardin d'Acclimatation
8 mi away
Eiffel Tower
9 mi away
Musée d'Orsay
10 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Palace of Versailles?

The best time to visit Palace of Versailles is April & June–September, in France.

Where is Palace of Versailles?

Palace of Versailles is in France.

What is Palace of Versailles known for?

The Palace of Versailles is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris. It served as the principal residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.

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Palace of Versailles: clipped orange trees and scrolling lawns in the Orangerie garden
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Palace of Versailles

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