Paris Catacombs + Palace of Versailles
This Tiqets ticket bundles timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with entry and an audio guide to the Paris Catacombs, from around €65 per person. You choose a separate date for each attraction, since Versailles sits about 20km outside Paris and fills the best part of a day on its own, while the Catacombs sit centrally at Denfert-Rochereau. The saving over buying separately is modest, so this mainly suits travellers already planning both.
The Palace of Versailles and the Paris Catacombs could hardly be more different. One is Louis XIV’s gilded state palace and gardens, out beyond the city’s edge. The other is a sombre underground ossuary in the 14th arrondissement, holding the remains of around six million Parisians. Pairing them on a single ticket is more a matter of a tidier checkout than a natural double-header, since the two sites are around 20km apart and, in practice, visited on different days.
This guide sets out exactly what the combined ticket covers, what a realistic itinerary looks like for fitting both into a Paris trip, and whether the modest saving is worth trading away the flexibility of booking each attraction separately.
Paris Catacombs + Versailles Ticket at a Glance
| Detail | Combined Ticket |
|---|---|
| From | €65 per person |
| Versailles includes | Timed palace entry, gardens, Estate of Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet |
| Catacombs includes | Timed entry + audio guide |
| Visit days | Separate date chosen for each attraction |
| Cancellation | Dates fixed at booking; no rescheduling |
What’s Included in the Combined Ticket
The combined ticket includes timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with access to the gardens, the Estate of Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet, plus timed entry to the Paris Catacombs with an audio guide. Each attraction keeps its own date selection at checkout, so this is really two separate timed tickets bought together rather than a single joint visit.
At Versailles, the ticket covers the palace’s state apartments, the gardens, and the Estate of Trianon complex (the Petit and Grand Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet), with the Coach Gallery open at weekends only. At the Catacombs, it covers standard timed entry and the audio guide, narrated in four languages, that leads you through the tunnels to the ossuary. Neither half includes a live guide, and once you’ve booked your two dates the listing doesn’t offer free rescheduling, so it’s worth being certain before you pay.
What is included: Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles (gardens, Estate of Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet) and timed entry to the Catacombs with audio guide
Languages: Catacombs audio guide in four languages; no language options listed for the Versailles ticket
Meeting point: Palace of Versailles, Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles; Catacombs entrance at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
Cancellation: Dates are fixed once booked — this ticket cannot be rescheduled, so double-check both dates before paying
Best for: Travellers already planning to visit both Versailles and the Catacombs who’d rather buy once than book two separate tickets
Buy This TicketIs the Versailles + Catacombs Combo Worth It?
The combination is worth a modest saving on buying two tickets in one transaction, not on any shared logistics, since Versailles and the Catacombs sit on opposite sides of a 20km gap and are visited on different days. If you were only ever going to book one of the two, buying each attraction separately keeps your dates more flexible.
Versailles alone deserves at least half a day — the palace’s state apartments and Hall of Mirrors are only part of the estate, and the gardens and Trianon complex easily fill an afternoon on top. The Catacombs, by contrast, is a far shorter visit: about an hour underground once you’re through the entrance. Treating them as two separate outings, on two separate days, is the honest way to plan this rather than expecting one big day out. Our guide to how to book Paris Catacombs tickets covers the timed-entry system in more depth, and the best time to visit helps you pick quieter slots for both.
Fitting Both Into a Paris Trip
Versailles is reached from central Paris on the RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, a journey of roughly 40–50 minutes each way, so allow for that travel time on whichever day you go. The Catacombs sit at place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th, a few minutes’ walk from the Denfert-Rochereau métro and RER B station, which makes it easy to slot into a morning or afternoon on a different day of your stay. If you’d rather pair the Catacombs with something closer to hand, our guides to the Catacombs + Eiffel Tower and Catacombs + Arc de Triomphe combined tickets cover pairings that stay within central Paris and are easier to manage in a single day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Paris Catacombs + Versailles ticket include?
It includes timed entry to the Palace of Versailles (state apartments, gardens, Estate of Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet, with the Coach Gallery at weekends) and timed entry to the Paris Catacombs with an audio guide. Each attraction has its own date, chosen separately at checkout, so it functions as two timed tickets rather than one joint visit.
Can I visit both attractions on the same day?
You can select the same date for each if you wish, but it isn’t recommended. Versailles alone is a half-day to full-day outing once travel time is included, and adding an hour-long Catacombs visit on top makes for a long, tiring day. Most visitors are better served spacing the two across separate days of their trip.
How much does the combined ticket cost?
The combined ticket runs from around €65 per person, a modest discount versus buying each entry separately. Exact pricing can vary by date and demand, so check the live price when you book.
Is this ticket cheaper than buying separately?
Yes, but only slightly — the saving is in the region of a few dollars rather than a significant discount. The main appeal is a single checkout rather than a large price cut, so book this combo for convenience, not primarily to save money.
Does the ticket include transport to Versailles?
No. Transport isn’t included on either half of this ticket. You’ll need to arrange your own journey to Versailles, typically via the RER C, and separately make your own way to the Catacombs at Denfert-Rochereau.
Can I reschedule or cancel this ticket?
No. Both the Versailles and Catacombs dates are fixed once you book, and the listing does not offer free rescheduling or cancellation. Make sure your travel plans are settled before purchasing.
Which parts of Versailles are included?
The ticket covers the palace itself, the gardens, and the wider Estate of Trianon, including the Petit and Grand Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet. The Coach Gallery is included but only opens at weekends, so check that against your visit day if it interests you.
Is the Catacombs audio guide included?
Yes. The Catacombs half of this ticket includes the audio guide as standard, available in four languages, guiding you through the tunnels to the ossuary. There’s no live guide on this ticket — for that, see our guide to guided tours of the Paris Catacombs.
Is it better to book Versailles and the Catacombs separately?
If your dates aren’t yet fixed, booking separately gives you more room to move each ticket independently and to shop each attraction’s own promotions. If you already know both dates and just want one purchase to manage, this combined ticket does that job at a small discount.
