The Château de Versailles partially maintained its activities this Wednesday, September 10, despite the national inter-professional strike affecting the entire French civil service. In the Yvelines region, the public establishment of the Château de Versailles decided to close only the Domaine de Trianon and its gardens, preserving access to the main château and the French gardens.
This partial closure is part of a large-scale protest movement against the austerity measures of François Bayrou's government. The strike action, scheduled for September 10, 2025, is aimed at protesting the 43.8 billion euros in savings in the 2026 budget, affecting the education, health and public services sectors in particular.
Despite the disruption caused by the strike, the Château de Versailles is keeping its main areas open. Visitors can explore the royal apartments, the Galerie des Glaces and the entire historic château. The French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre also remain accessible, offering visitors the chance to stroll through the alleys and groves emblematic of the royal estate.
The château grounds remain open to the public, allowing walkers to enjoy the 815 hectares of greenery surrounding the royal residence. This pragmatic decision by the public institution aims to limit the impact of the mobilization on tourism, a crucial sector for the local economy of the Yvelines region.
The closure of the Domaine de Trianon is explained by the fact that some of the staff in this sector have joined the national strike. The Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, private residences built for Louis XIV and then Marie-Antoinette, require special care to welcome visitors. The lack of sufficient staff has forced management to temporarily close these historic spaces and their adjoining gardens.
This situation is a reminder that Versailles employs several hundred staff throughout the estate, from surveillance to cultural mediation. The strike on September 10 has mobilized many sectors of the civil service, including staff at historic monuments.
Good news for visitors: tickets remain valid for all time slots, with no need for any special arrangements. The public establishment of the Château de Versailles has taken this step to avoid penalizing tourists who have booked their visit in advance.
Holders of tickets for September 10 can postpone their visit or simply visit the open spaces. This flexibility testifies to the institution's determination to maintain the quality of its welcome despite the exceptional circumstances.
The September 10 strike is part of a busy social calendar, with a second strike scheduled for September 18. For history and heritage enthusiasts, we recommend checking the opening conditions on the official website before visiting the site in the coming weeks.
Farmers' protest: "La révolte paysanne" in Versailles
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Nearly 90% of pharmacies are closing their doors this Thursday, September 18, in the Île-de-France region. Pharmacists are mobilizing against the reduction in trade discounts on generic drugs, decided by the government in early August 2025. [Read more]
A massive interprofessional mobilization is taking place in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Thursday, September 18, 2025. Eight trade unions are organizing demonstrations and rallies, while the "Bloquons tout" movement is preparing road blockades, promising a day of major disruption in the capital and Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
The Paris ring road and the main freeways in the Île-de-France region are likely to be disrupted this Thursday, September 18, 2025. Unions and the "Bloquons tout" movement are planning blockades alongside the inter-professional mobilization. We take stock. [Read more]
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On September 18, 2025, many pharmacies are planning to close due to a massive strike. This time, however, it's likely to last a long time, as they also plan to close every Saturday from September 27. [Read more]
Punch operations, blockades and sabotage threaten train stations, airports and the Paris ring road this Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 80,000 police officers and gendarmes have been mobilized in response to the "Block everything" movement. [Read more]
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The CGT Commerce et Services is calling a strike this Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at several major retailers in Paris and the Paris region. Carrefour, Kiabi, But, Primark, Flunch, Elior, Sysco and Sodexo are among the targets of this mobilization under the slogan "Bloquons tout" ("Let's block everything") launched in protest against the Bayrou government's economic measures. [Read more]
Block everything! General strike, disruptions to Parisian transport, schools closed... September 10, 2025 is shaping up to be a black day in the Paris region, with a nationwide protest movement against the Bayrou government's measures. [Read more]
Rallies calling for François Bayrou's departure are taking place this Monday, September 8, 2025, in front of town halls across France. These demonstrations coincide with the vote of confidence in the National Assembly, which could bring down the government. [Read more]
An unprecedented mobilization awaits us in the public hospitals of the Paris region. Four unions of the Assistance publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), CGT, FO, CFTC and UNSA, are calling for mobilization this autumn against the savings plan announced by François Bayrou. The strike, scheduled for September 10, 2025, is aimed at protesting the 43.8 billion euros of savings in the 2026 budget, including 5.5 billion euros of savings planned for public hospitals. [Read more]
The September 10, 2025 mobilization is having a massive impact on education in the Île-de-France region. Several unions are calling for strikes in schools, colleges and lycées to denounce the Bayrou government's austerity policy. [Read more]
Electricity and gas workers are launching a renewable strike this Tuesday, September 2, called by the CGT. The union is protesting the pension reform and the increase in VAT on energy to 20% in August. More than 220 pickets have been organized across France. [Read more]
The cab demonstration scheduled for September 5, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region against the new pricing system for medical transport has officially been postponed. The interfédérale took this decision on Wednesday August 27, pending the vote of confidence in Parliament scheduled for September 8. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On September 10, 2025
Location
Palace of Versailles
Château de Versailles
78000 Versailles
Official website
www.chateauversailles.fr
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