Visiting Versailles on a small budget

Versailles has a reputation for being an expensive destination, but even on a small budget, you can discover the city. Exhibitions, museums and free parks, you have a lot of activities awaiting you all year long.

Keep in mind that from November to March, admission to the entire estate is free on the first sunday of every month.

Here's how to enjoy Versailles without breaking the bank:


 
Historic site and monument Groupe (EN)
This emblematic place was the theatre of the oath during which 578 deputies of the States General swore not to be separated until they had given a constitution to France. The French Revolution was begnning...
Historic site and monument
Récollets Convent was built in 1684 under the reign of Louis XIV, for the Franciscan Order, from which the convent is.
Historic site and monument
Located in the heart of the old convent founded by Louis XV's wife, the chapel is a jewel of neoclassical architecture.
Park and garden
Get on your bike and follow the cycle paths with the wind in your hair : they will lead you on a tour of the city's main monuments !
Dis you know that during the reign of Louis XV the Court of Versailles was known as the perfumed court? No? Then this is the perfect time to excite your senses !
Museum Groupe (EN) Groupe Affaire/incentive (EN) 5 equipped room(s) 80 people max Family Reception/drinks reception Seminar/meeting
Built in 1761-1762 according to the wishes of the duke of Choiseul, then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, this mansion was meant to house the archives and departments of Foreign Affairs and the Navy. Here were negotiated the Treaty of Versailles ...
Le Carré à la Farine is an exhibition hall located in the flour hall of the Marché Notre-Dame. It hosts exhibitions, conferences and other events throughout the year. This room is a rental space
Historic site and monument Groupe (EN) 2 equipped room(s) 50 people max 2 Rooms with adaptable space
The Versailles City Hall, is a witness of the history of Versailles. This property of a natural daughters of Louis XIV came under Louis XV to the Grand Master of the Royal Household who redesigned and rebuilt in 1900 .
The Gallery of Sculptures and Casts is situated in the Small Stables of the King, opposite the Palace. Casts of the most famous sculptures of Greek and Roman Antiquity are kept in this gallery, where they were once made for French artists' training.
Genuine masterpieces created by the best artists of this time, here is Europe's largest collection of royal and imperial coaches !
Four themes devised by Fabien Armengaud, in the image of the four deputy masters of the Chapelle ...
The appointment of May 1st in Bièvres! As every year, you will find the "Foire de l'Outil Ancien" ...
Water jousting in Bougival with 6 teams competing in this tournament.