Versailles Crowd Calendar: Best Days and Hours to Go

Versailles rewards good timing. For the fewest lines, go midweek and either be at the Palace gates by 8:45 for the 9:00 opening or pivot late after 15:00 when tour groups peel off. For show lovers, plan April–October when the Musical Fountain and Musical Gardens programs run, accepting heavier footfall. November–March brings quieter rooms, earlier closings, and free Gardens on non-show days—ideal if you value serenity over spectacle. Travel Beyond Boundaries’ crowd calendar distills the best months, days, and hours, with step-by-step routes, tickets, and transport that make a day trip from Paris fluid and efficient [1][3].