Palace of Versailles: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack, stroller and camera are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, food, tripod, umbrella, pets and e-scooter are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Palace of Versailles?
What Palace of Versailles's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Small bags allowed; bags over 55x35x20 cm not admitted and must go to free left luggage.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Large bags and suitcases are prohibited under the anti-terrorist (Vigipirate) security plan.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
'Food and drink' not permitted inside the museum rooms.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Pushchairs tolerated inside the Palace and allowed in gardens/park; baby carriers with metal frames not allowed in Palace rooms.
Stroller rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Private/personal photography permitted; flash photography prohibited; professional photography requires written permission.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Not allowed
Umbrellas listed among prohibited items; can be stored in lockers.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Animals not permitted, even on a leash or muzzled; guide/assistance dogs allowed with proof.
Pets rules at other venues →E-scooter Not allowed
Scooters (trottinettes) listed among prohibited items.
E-scooter rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- Water bottle: No bottle-specific rule documented; only general 'food and drink' prohibited inside museum rooms.
- Metal bottle: Not specifically addressed on the official site.
Will my bag fit?
Palace of Versailles's published limit: 55 × 35 × 20 cm. Enter your bag's size (cm) to check it.
Measure the outside of the bag, including handles, wheels and pockets. Security staff have the final word — this is a quick check, not a guarantee.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Versailles before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
No traditional cloakroom; free left-luggage lockers in the North Ministers' Wing for luggage smaller than cabin size (locker dimensions 30x49x50 cm, height x width x depth). Items must be collected before 4:45pm (low season) / 5:45pm (high season).
What the official rules say
Not permitted inside : animals, even on a leash or muzzled; knives, scissors and other sharp or blunt objects; food and drink; flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks 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.
Can I bring food into Palace of Versailles?
Not allowed. 'Food and drink' not permitted inside the museum rooms.
Can I bring a stroller into Palace of Versailles?
Limited. Pushchairs tolerated inside the Palace and allowed in gardens/park; baby carriers with metal frames not allowed in Palace rooms.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Palace of Versailles?
No traditional cloakroom; free left-luggage lockers in the North Ministers' Wing for luggage smaller than cabin size (locker dimensions 30x49x50 cm, height x width x depth). Items 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.