I will be going to Paris for the first time and will also be visiting Versailles in August 2017. I've read about the crazy lines. We will be there on a Saturday. (our only other option is a Friday and I think I would really like to see the fountains on Saturday). It sounds like you can skip the lines if you either sign up for a guided tour or buy a museum pass.
Can anyone confirm if both of these methods skip the same lines? I'm just making sure one doesn't save more time over the other. I really want to avoid any lines that are avoidable, but would rather not do a guided tour if I don't have to. I understand we will still have to go through security line either way.
I also heard about entering by Trianon. Can we skip lines here as well? Is this a separate entrance?
(any extra Versailles tips welcome!)
Thanks!