Palace of Versailles, Paris

• Palace of Versailles: Between 1 hour and a half and 2 hours.
• Stroll through the Versailles Gardens: 2 hours.
• Visit to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Village: 1 hour.

The easiest way to reach the Palace of Versailles is by taking the RER line C. From RER line C, you can reach the palace followed by a 5 minute walk.

• Gardens - The palace has one of the most gorgeous gardens and covers a huge tract of land. The garden hosts plenty of ancient sculptures and fountains to admire as well.
• The Main Palace - The best part of the palace tour is the main palace tour. The palace has more than  2,300 rooms out of which the most famous ones are the Hall of Mirrors, Marie-Antoinette’s bedrooms, the King’s Apartments and Royal Bedchamber.
• Trianon Estate – If you wish to click some beautiful pictures in a less crowded zone then reach out to Trianon Estate. Exploring the Grand and Petit Trianon and spend some time at this stunning and magnificent estate for instagrammable pictures.
• The Queen’s Hamlet – The ancient gateway was built in the year 1783 and it was used by  Marie Antoinette to move out of palace life and enjoy some private time with her closest friends.

• To reduce the waiting time at the entrance to the Palace, it is advisable to buy a Passport ticket with timed entry. This ticket grants admission to the whole Estate and guarantees access to the Palace within half an hour following the chosen time.
• Generally, the palace is crowded by tourists from all parts of the world. Purchase the ticket online to bypass the ticket line crowd. Keep in mind even if you have the pass you cannot bypass the security line. You should wait for some time till the security checks are done.
• Try to be the first visitor who reaches the gate at the time of opening or be the last visitor who visits at the end of the day when the tour groups have left. This will give you a comfortable tour without a crowd.
• Avoid visiting during the weekends since the palace will be overcrowded.
• Entrance tickets to the garden are free during the low season (Nov- Mar). Visiting during the low season will help you to save money on entrance tickets. 
• It is better to opt for a guided tour to know about the palace and its history. You can also download the audio guide which is free of cost. 
• Usually, the crowd visits the palace first and the garden then. Do it in the reverse order to avoid  the crowd and save time.

If you are looking for an amazing vacation experience, you should consider a trip to Paris. The most romantic city in the world, Paris is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. The architecture, monuments and luxury shops.