Exonérations des droits d`accès aux collections permanentes du

Exemptions from admission fees for the Museum’s permanent collections upon presentation of proof of eligibility
1. Principal exemptions
The various areas of the estate, the permanent and temporary exhibitions and the audioguides are free of charge for schoolchildren, young people
under the age of 26 who are residents of the European Union, young people under the age of 18, teachers assigned to French schools, disabled
people and the person accompanying them, French jobseekers upon presentation of valid proof of eligibility.
If you are eligible for free admission, go directly to the main Palace entrance with your proof of eligibility.
2. Complete list of exemptions and reduced rates
Updated in August 2013
Beneficiaries of exemptions
EPV subscribers
Free
Members, benefactors and society members of the “Amis de Versailles” association
Free
Holders of AOT (temporary occupation permits) and COT(temporary occupation agreements) and their personnel working at the site: upon presentation of a EPV
badge
Professional artists (painters, sculptors, engravers)
Free
Qualified guides from the national museums, national tourism lecturers, assistant interpreters/guides
Free
National tourism guides
Students at public art schools (national, regional, municipal and others), studying plastic arts, graphic arts, industrial creation and design, artistic trades,
photography, cinema, audiovisual, fashion and style, museums and heritage (excluding auditors of evening courses and universities of the 3rd age)
Students at the École des Chartes
Free
Free
Students at the IMP and universities granting restoration diplomas
Free
Free
Free
Students in architecture, history, art history and archaeology at universities
Free
Students at the École du Louvre and students at the École Nationale du Patrimoine
Free
Exemptions from admission fees for the permanent collections of the Museum - Etablissement Public du Château, Musée et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon
Disabled people holding an eligibility card and the person accompanying them
Free
Disabled ex-servicemen and the person accompanying them
Groups of beneficiaries of social assistance, France’s Revenu de Solidarité Active and other minimum social benefits (5 to 30 people), including the people
accompanying them
Groups of jobseekers (maximum of 30 people), including the people accompanying them
Free
Free
Free
School groups (5 to 30 people), including accompanying personnel and teachers
Free
Young people under age 18 or participating in a school group
Young people under age 26, whatever their nationality, long-term residents of European Union countries, upon presentation of proof of eligibility (a visa
for at least 6 months)
Students and personnel at the Potager du Roi upon presentation of their access badge for the garden
Free
Journalists in possession of a press card
Free
Members of the Association des Critiques d’Art (Art Critics Association) and members of the Syndicat de la Presse Artistique (Artistic Press Union)
Members of the ICOM and ICOMOS (International Council of Museums and International Council on Monuments and Sites), upon presentation of card in their
names
Personnel working at or retired from the Ministry of Culture and an accompanying person
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Scientific personnel at French or foreign public museums (curators and inspectors general of museums)
Free
Members of the Boards of Directors of the Réunion des Musées Nationaux et de l'Établissement Public de Versailles
Free
Beneficiaries of social assistance, du Revenu de Solidarité Active and other minimum social benefits
Free
Jobseekers residing in France (proof of eligibility dating from less than 6 months)
Free
Military personnel in uniform, non-commissioned officers and officers in uniform, persons accompanying troops participating in the Bastille Day military parade on 14
July
Holders of a valid Intérmusées card
Teachers (individuals and groups of 5 to 30 people) working in 1st and 2nd degree schools under the Ministry of National Education or private
schools under contract with the Ministry, holders of a valid Pass Éducation card upon presentation thereof
Free (for 8 days
before 14 July)
Free (upon
presentation of the
paid-up card)
Free
Beneficiaries of reduced rates
Subscribers or holders of tickets for the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Reduced rates
Members of French “Friends of National Museums” associations
Reduced rates
Holders of large family discount cards residing in France
Reduced rates
Visitors who pay their admission with French “chèques vacances” holiday vouchers
Reduced rates
Every day, including Sundays, for groups with a reservation for access before 9.45 am and after 3.00 pm
Reduced rates
Exemptions from admission fees for the permanent collections of the Museum - Etablissement Public du Château, Musée et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon