Trianon Estate

The Trianon Estate, also known as the Estate of Marie-Antoinette, reveals Versailles from a more intimate perspective. From Louis XIV to Charles de Gaulle, and of course Queen Marie-Antoinette, this historic site showcases another side of the château.

The Grand Trianon, on the edge of the Grand Canal, was the Sun King’s country retreat, a refuge from the gold and splendor of Versailles. In this marvelous pink marble architecture designed by Mansart, the king would come accompanied by ladies for whom he organized picnics, games, and boating excursions. After the Revolution, Napoleon and later Louis-Philippe stayed there, before Charles de Gaulle made it a reception venue for foreign heads of state.

But the true heart of the estate remains the Petit Trianon, built by Gabriel for King Louis XV, and above all remembered for Marie-Antoinette. Longing for the freedom of her childhood, the young queen created here a simple, familiar living environment where she invited her friends, performed plays, and above all enjoyed life away from the strict constraints of the Court.

She had an English Garden laid out — a fashionable landscaped park dotted with small pavilions for strolling and charming shelters — which has been beautifully restored in recent years. Extending from it is the famous Queen’s Hamlet, also designed for her: genuine peasants settled in pretty rustic houses, bringing the countryside right to her doorstep…

• General information
• Openings
• Fares
• Visits
• Features
• Meeting facilities

General information

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Suitable tourism :Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

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Openings

All year round on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
During high season: Marie-Antoinette's Estate is open from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. (access to interior areas until 5:45 p.m.) from Tuesday to Sundays. From 10AM in July and August

During low season: Marie-Antoinette's Estate is open from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. (no admission after 5:00 p.m.) from Tuesday to Sunday except for certain holidays or official ceremonies.

Fares

Adult: 12 €.

Free entry for children under 26, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, people with reduced mobility, disabled people, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for 30 people or more.

Free for people under 26 years old from European Union
Free for people under 18 years outide of the European Union
Free for disabled person and an accompanying person

More ticket options available :
- The 1 day pass includes the entire estate (Gardens + Trianons)
- The 2 days pass includes the entire estate (Gardens + Trianons) for two consecutive days.

Free the first Sundays of each months from November to March).

Means of paiement

Visits

Possibility to visit

Think of the Audiopen for a guided tour!

Visits for individual visitors : Unguided individual tours available permanently Guided individual tours available permanently

Duration of visits for individual visitors : 180min

Visits for groups : Unguided group tours available permanently Guided group tours on request

Duration of visits for groups : 90min

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Features

Fittings :

• Restaurant
• Parking nearby
• Picnic area
• Exhibition space
• Toilets

Services :

• Coach access
• Tourist brochures
• Tourist information
• Guided tours
• Fast food

Activities :

• Temporary exhibition
• Shows

Meeting facilities