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Aix en Provence has its own TGV train station. The Aix TGV station is situated 13km from the Aix city centre and 11km from Marseille airport.
The best way to get from the Aix TGV station to Marseille airport is to take the bus.
The Navette bus from the Aix TGV station to Marseille airport leaves from the lower level outside the station.
The bus trip to Marseille airport takes 15 minutes and costs 3.80 EUR. Buses leave every 15 minutes.
Palace of Versailles Tickets:
The Chateau of Versailles costs 13.50EUR (free for children under 18). Included in the cost is access to the State Apartments / Hall of Mirrors, Private Apartments, Chapel, Opera House, Dauphin Apartments and Mesdames Apartments.
The Domaine de Marie Antoinette costs 9EUR (free for children under 18). Included in the cost is access to the Petit Trianon, Grand Trianon, Summer House and Hamlet.
The Versailles Gardens are free of charge except on weekends from April–Sept when the cost is 8EUR because of the famous Versailles Fountain Spectacles, or Les Grandes Eaux Musicales (April–Sept 10:30am–noon, 3:00pm–4:30pm, and 4:50pm–5:00pm).
Palace of Versailles Discounts:
Paris Museum Pass:
The Paris Museum Pass covers access to the Chateau of Versailles, but not the Domaine de Marie Antoinette. The Paris Museum Pass can be purchased at any metro station in Paris.
Versailles One-Day Pass (Le Passeport):
Ticket offices in Versailles and at select Paris RER and train stations sell a round-trip ticket with a Versailles One-Day pass (Le Passeport) for the Palace of Versailles. The Versailles Passeport costs 20EUR Mon-Fri or 25EUR Sat-Sun (April-Oct) and 16EUR daily (Nov-March). Le Passeport for Versailles includes entrance and priority access to most buildings, an audio guide, access to the train that runs around the grounds, and entrance to the Versailles Fountain Spectacles, or Les Grandes Eaux Musicales.
Information about the Palace of Versailles and transportation from Paris
Versailles: Day Trip from Paris
Transportation from Paris to Versailles
Other Short Trips from Paris
