Palace of Versailles: bag policy & entry rules
Versailles, France · museum · last checked 2026-06-14
Palace of Versailles bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Palace of Versailles?
Limited. Small bags allowed; bags over 55x35x20 cm not admitted and must go to free left luggage.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Palace of Versailles?
Not allowed. Large bags and suitcases are prohibited under the anti-terrorist (Vigipirate) security plan.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Palace of Versailles?
No traditional cloakroom; free left-luggage lockers in North Ministers' Wing for items up to cabin size. Must be collected before 4:45pm (low season) / 5:45pm (high season).
What bag size is allowed at Palace of Versailles?
Bulky luggage/bags exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not admitted (Vigipirate security plan); large bags and suitcases prohibited.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).
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Full entry rules
| Backpack | Limited | Small bags allowed; bags over 55x35x20 cm not admitted and must go to free left luggage. |
| Suitcase / luggage | Not allowed | Large bags and suitcases are prohibited under the anti-terrorist (Vigipirate) security plan. |
| Water bottle | Not specified | No bottle-specific rule documented; only general 'food and drink' prohibited inside museum rooms. |
| Metal bottle | Not specified | Not specifically addressed on the official site. |
| Food | Not allowed | 'Food and drink' not permitted inside the museum rooms. |
| Stroller | Limited | Pushchairs tolerated inside the Palace and allowed in gardens/park; baby carriers with metal frames not allowed in Palace rooms. |
| Tripod | Not allowed | Tripods are not permitted inside the museum. |
| Camera | Limited | Private/personal photography permitted; flash photography prohibited; professional photography requires written permission. |
| Umbrella | Not allowed | Umbrellas listed among prohibited items; can be stored in lockers. |
| Pets | Not allowed | Animals not permitted, even on a leash or muzzled; guide/assistance dogs allowed with proof. |
| E-scooter | Not allowed | Scooters (trottinettes) listed among prohibited items. |
Cloakroom: No traditional cloakroom; free left-luggage lockers in North Ministers' Wing for items up to cabin size. Must be collected before 4:45pm (low season) / 5:45pm (high season).