Versailles Fountains (Les Fontaines) Tours and Tickets

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The cost to see the Versailles Fountains depends on whether or not you want to see a full-fledged fountain show. Many fountains run during the day and can be seen with a Versailles palace ticket (full-site access starts from EUR€32 in summer). However, if you want to see the Musical Fountains show, tickets cost EUR€15 for adults and don’t include palace access.

There are several fountains at Versailles, and each runs on its own schedule. In general, musical displays happen from 10am to 7pm, with the dedicated Musical Fountains show running on weekends from April through to the end of October. Tuesdays are also a good day for fountains, as that’s when the Latona's Fountain, the Apollo's Fountain, and the Neptune Fountain run, too.

Yes, fountain shows require separate tickets beyond standard palace admission. On fountain show days (all weekends in the high season, plus some weekdays), gardens are accessible only with these special tickets. Regular palace tickets don't include fountain access on show days; instead, look for combined Passport tickets that cover both the palace and the fountains to see it all.

Weekday fountain show days (like Tuesdays) are less crowded than weekends. If you do come on a weekend, arrive closer to opening in the morning to avoid the bigger afternoon crowds. What’s more, spring (April, May) and fall (September, October) offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds, too—the fountain shows run from April through October.

Yes, Versailles offers several seasonal fountain shows: The Musical Fountains Show features classical music, synchronized water displays, and takes place on weekends and Tuesdays; Musical Gardens features fountains with music on Fridays and select days; Fountain Night Shows combine fountains, music, and fireworks on Saturday evenings; and there’s even a Fire Night Fountains show, an Electro Night Fountains Show, and more. Check the Versailles website for a calendar showing the schedule for each show.