From Rick Steves’ Europe.

Visiting Versailles can seem daunting because of its size and hordes of visitors. The online reservation system is a work in progress (book well ahead, and expect lines and waits even with a reservation).

Versailles merits a full sightseeing day. In general, allow 1.5 hours each for the Château, the Gardens (includes time for lunch), and the Trianon/Domaine. Add another two hours for round-trip transit, and you’re looking at nearly an eight-hour day.

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Rick Steves, America’s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.