Barques sur le Grand Canal dans le parc du Château de Versailles

Boat rentals in Versailles

See another side of Versailles aboard small boats for the most royal of outings.

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Description

To fully enjoy the wonders of Louis XIV’s famous château, take a seat aboard a small boat on the palace’s Grand Canal. With family, friends or that special someone, take the oars and sail down this 22-hectare artificial basin designed by André Le Nôtre, where you can admire one of the most visited sites in the world from a different perspective.

From March to 15 November, the company Astel will offer boat rentals for 4 people (5 if you come with children) for half an hour to an hour. Boat rides are a non-polluting leisure activity in line with sustainable development goals. They are also completely safe, as life jackets are provided to children free of charge.

Embark on a journey through time in the footsteps of the Sun King or Marie-Antoinette, against the tranquil backdrop of a historic site best enjoyed on sunny days.

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Community facilities

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78000 Versailles

    Days and opening hours

    From 01/03 to 31⁄03, daily. Monday to Friday: 1PM - 5:30PM Weekends and public holidays: 11AM - 5:30PM Last ticket at 5PM.
    From 01/04 to 30⁄06, daily. Monday to Friday: 11AM - 6:45PM Weekends and public holidays: 10:30AM - 6:45PM Last ticket at 6:15PM.
    From 01/07 to 31⁄08, daily. Monday to Friday: 10AM - 6:45PM Weekends and public holidays: 10AM - 6:45PM Last ticket at 6:15PM.
    From 01/09 to 31⁄10, daily. Monday to Friday: 1PM - 6:45PM Weekends and public holidays: 10:30AM - 6:45PM Last ticket at 6:15PM.
    From 01/11 to 15⁄11, daily. Monday to Friday: 1PM - 5PM Weekends and public holidays: 11AM - 5PM Last ticket at 4:30PM.

    Prices

    • From 01/09 to 31/10/2020 One price: 13 to 17 €.
      From 01/11 to 15/11/2020 One price: 13 to 17 €.
      From 01/03 to 31/03/2021 One price: 13 to 17 € (1⁄2 hour or 1 hour Price per boat 1⁄4 hour more: €4).
      From 01/04 to 30/06/2021 One price: 13 to 17 €.
      From 01/07 to 31/08/2021 One price: 13 to 17 €.

      Reduced rate: 40% for people with disability 30% with the "Friends of Versailles" card.

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    Spoken languages

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
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