Hiring a rowing boat to navigate on the Grand Canal allows you to discover Versailles in a new light.

Explore the palace’s park

Beyond the manicured Gardens of Versailles lies the Park, a perfect place for some active exploration.

The Park of Versailles is a great place for runners to train, especially in early mornings and late afternoons. – © Didier Saulnier

The Park at Versailles extends the gardens seamlessly thanks to the creation of two large water features: the Grand Canal and the Lake of the Swiss Guards. It covers approximately 800 hectares, criss-crossed by straight paths marking out wooded areas and agricultural fields.

You can discover the park on foot, with kilometres of trails to walk or jog. The paths take you through beautiful landscapes along the water and amongst the trees.

The Park of Versailles is open every day and you can enjoy it in any way you want: a run, a family picnic, a bike ride, a rowing boat ride, and so on. – © Didier Saulnier

The trails are also perfect for cycling. You can bring your own bike or you can hire one within the park. When more than one hire point is open, you can pick up the bike from one and drop it off at another.

To make the best of your day at Versailles, bikes are available for rent at different locations on the estate. – © Thomas Garnier

You can also explore the park by taking a trip in a rowing boat along the Grand Canal. Enjoy a truly relaxing moment offering the perfect interlude between a visit to the Palace of Versailles and the Trianon palaces.

Hiring a rowing boat to navigate on the Grand Canal allows you to discover the estate of Versailles from a new perspective. – © Didier Saulnier

It’s free to enter the Park and it’s open every day of the year except for exceptional weather like snow and dangerous winds.

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Explore the palace’s park

Hours

Boat and bike hire are available all year except November to February.

**Low season: **
From 1 November to 31 March, the Park opens every day from 8:00 am to 18:00
save exceptional weather (snow, violent winds...)
Pedestrian access via:
• The Main Gate (last admission 17:30)
• The Queen's Gate (last admission 17:30)
• The Sailors' Gate (9.30 - 17:30, last admission 17:00)
• The Saint Anthony's Gate (9:30 - 17:30, last admission 17:00)

**High season: **
From 1 April to 31 October, the Park opens every day from 7:00 to 20:30
save exceptional weather (snow, violent winds...)
Pedestrian access via:
• The Main Gate (8:00 - 20:30, last admission at 19:00)
• The Queen's Gate (7:00 - 20:30, last admission at 20:00)
• The Sailors' Gate (9.30 - 19:00, last admission at 18:30)
• The Saint Anthony's Gate (9:30 – 19:00, last admission at 18:30)

Pricing

Access to the park is free of charge but it is recommended to go to the official website to get all practical information.
For hiring a bike, click here.
For hiring a rowing boat, click here.
The Passport cost 27 euros and includes the admission to the whole Estate: the Palace (with audio guide), the estate of Trianon, the temporary exhibitions, the Gardens and the Park, the Musical Fountains Show and the Coach Gallery. Other tickets are available.