The Grand Trianon
Built in 1687 under the orders of King Louis XIV, the Marble Trianon was originally intended as a private retreat for the King and his secret wife, Madame de Maintenon. Its elegant façade, adorned with pink marble panels, is a testament to its unique architectural style.
The Petit Trianon
The Petit Trianon, a Neoclassical masterpiece, was built for King Louis XV as a retreat where he could indulge in his passion for botany. In 1774, King Louis XVI gifted it to Queen Marie Antoinette, who hoped it would provide her with a peaceful escape from the pressures of court life. The Queen quickly made the Petit Trianon her own, transforming it into a personal haven.
The Queen’s Hamlet
A whimsical escape from the formality of court life, the Hameau de la Reine was a product of Marie Antoinette's fascination with rural simplicity. This idyllic village, with its quaint cottages, windmill, and dairy, was designed to provide a serene and educational environment for the royal children. However, the Queen often sought solace in this charming retreat, using it for strolls and intimate gatherings.
Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 6:30pm .
Last entry: at 6pm.
Closed on: Monday, May 1, and December 25.
Entrance to the Marie Antoinette’s Estate, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet is included only in the Passport Ticket. Your general admission ticket does not allow entry to these parts of the Estate.
General admission tickets do not include access to these parts of the estate. You will need to purchase the Passport Ticket, with which you will be able to visit the entire estate, including Marie Antoinette’s Estate, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Queen’s Hamlet
The palace and the gardens are open to the public every day of the year.
Yes, tickets for the Palace and the Gardens are separate. Standard admission tickets do not include access to the gardens and fountains. However, with the Passport ticket, you will be able to visit the entire estate, including the palace, the gardens and the fountain shows.
The Versailles Passport ticket is a ticket variant that gives you access to all of the estate. With the Versailles Passport, you will be able to visit the Palace with audioguide, the estate of Trianon, temporary exhibitions, the Gardens and the Park, the Musical Fountains Shows or the Musical Gardens and the Coach Gallery.
You can purchase tickets to the Palace of Versailles up to 3 months in advance.