Versailles - don't know arrival time

Flying in from the east coast of Canada. Arriving 8am… on a Sunday. And yes I’m wondering about immigration too, and know that there’s no way of actually predicting how long it will all take. That’s why I don’t know what to do about buying tickets. Can you buy tickets for timed entry on the actual day? Maybe I could buy them as we are leaving the airport?

I honestly can’t imagine touring Versailles on arrival day in France from North America in a jet lagged, exhausted state.Choose another day while you’re in Paris to go there.

Are you planning on just the palace or also on the gardens or Trianon? If I remember correctly, only the Palace entrance was timed, so if you arrive early you could go to the garden first and then the palace.

Get a palace time late in the day and then when you arrive earlier visit the garden and wider estate. It is IMHO not a wise choice on day one after an all night flight -- but jedem das seine.

The good news is that Sunday traffic is light, so at least you won't spend too long getting to Versailles.
I see that you are planning to rent a car at the airport: is renting a car at Versailles on Monday morning an option for you? It will be more comfortable and safer to get a cab than to drive yourself after the long flight. If you do drive, take the A1 to the westbound A86 outer beltway - there is a toll tunnel but it is a much easier drive than the slightly shorter route to the Paris inner beltway (Périphérique).

I honestly can’t imagine touring Versailles on arrival day in France from North America in a jet lagged, exhausted state.Choose another day while you’re in Paris to go there.

What Suki said.

Thanks everyone - i appreciate all of your (differing) input and opinions!