Royal Chapel, Versailles Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Paris, the most convenient way to reach the Royal Chapel is by taking the RER C train to Versailles Château - Rive Gauche station. The station is approximately a 10-minute walk to the Palace entrance. RER C trains depart from various stations in Paris, including St-Michel-Notre Dame, Musée d'Orsay, and Invalides. A round trip ticket from Paris to Versailles costs approximately €7.30. Alternatively, you can take the SNCF Line L train from Gare Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite station, which is about a 17-minute walk to the Palace. Or, take the SNCF Line N train from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers station, which is about an 18-minute walk. A Metro-Train-RER ticket from Paris to Versailles costs €2.50 each way. Another option is the RATP bus line 171, which runs from Pont de Sèvres (terminus of Paris Metro line 9) to the Palace of Versailles. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes, and a ticket costs around €2.

• Walking

  Once you arrive at the Palace of Versailles grounds, follow the signs to the main entrance and the Royal Chapel. The chapel is located within the palace complex and is easily accessible on foot. From the entrance, it's a short walk through the palace courtyards to reach the chapel. Be prepared for some walking, as the Palace of Versailles is a large estate. Ensure you have a valid ticket for entry to the Palace, as access to the Royal Chapel is included with the Château ticket. Note: The admission to the Gardens is charged during Musical Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens (included with the Passport).

• Driving

  If driving, take the A13 motorway and exit at Versailles Centre. Follow the signs to the Palace of Versailles. Parking is available at the Place d'Armes, directly in front of the Palace. Parking rates are €4.80 per hour for the first four hours, then €2.40 per hour. Alternatively, you can park at the Palace Grounds via the Queen's Gate for €15 per vehicle, which includes access to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet parking areas, plus proximity to the Grand Canal. Several other parking options are available in Versailles, including Marché Notre-Dame Parking and Versailles Saint-Cloud Parking, both within a 10-minute walk to the Palace. Toll costs on the A13 motorway are approximately €2-€3.