Palace of Versailles: luggage storage & bag policy

Versailles, France · museum · from official rules · last checked 2026-06-14

Short answer. Yes — Palace of Versailles has free lockers / cloakroom for bags. Smaller bags within the size limit can come inside; oversized bags must be stored, and the largest suitcases may not be admitted at all.
Lockers / cloakroomYes · free
Max bag size insideBulky luggage/bags exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not admitted (Vigipirate security plan); large bags and suitcases prohibited.
BackpackLimited
SuitcaseNot allowed

Can you bring a bag or backpack inside?

Small bags allowed; bags over 55x35x20 cm not admitted and must go to free left luggage. Maximum item size: Bulky luggage/bags exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not admitted (Vigipirate security plan); large bags and suitcases prohibited..

Suitcases & large luggage

Large bags and suitcases are prohibited under the anti-terrorist (Vigipirate) security plan.

Lockers, cloakroom & luggage storage

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).

Bigger than the size limit?

Anything over the size limit has to be stored. On-site lockers can fill up at peak times, so a nearby luggage storage is a useful backup.

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"Allowed inside" vs "storage available"

Allowed inside means you can carry the item with you through the galleries or the site. Storage available means it isn't allowed with you, but you can leave it in a locker or cloakroom and collect it on the way out. A venue can offer storage and still refuse oversized suitcases entirely — so a large suitcase may be neither allowed inside nor accepted for storage. When in doubt, travel light or store luggage off-site before you arrive.

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Palace of Versailles bag policy: FAQ

Can I bring luggage or a suitcase to Palace of Versailles?

Not allowed. Large bags and suitcases are prohibited under the anti-terrorist (Vigipirate) security plan.

Are there lockers or luggage storage 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).

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.

What bag size is allowed at Palace of Versailles?

The maximum item size allowed inside is 55 x 35 x 20 cm.

Where can I store luggage near Palace of Versailles?

Palace of Versailles has free on-site lockers/cloakroom for bags within the size limit. For anything larger — or as a backup when lockers are full — use a luggage storage in Versailles (typically from ~€5/day).

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