Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Marie-Antoinette's Estate is like walking into a fairy tale
- Remarkable palaces
Time required: 180 minutes
Phone: +33 1 30 83 78 00
Web site: http://en.chateauversail...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| April 1 - October 31: | 12 noon - 6:30pm |
| November 1 - March 31: | 12 noon - 5:30pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Jan 1, April 5, May 1, Nov 1 and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 10 € |
| Under 18: | Free |
| EU citizens of ages 18-25: | Free |
| First Sunday of each month from Nov to March: | Free |
Public transport:
- RER C5: Rive Gauche station
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles
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Photo: y.caradec
Things you need to know:
- Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon are a larger and a smaller palace next to the Palace of Versailles
- Grand Trianon was commissioned (1687) by Louis XIV to have somewhere to retreat from the strict étiquette of Court life
- Petit Trianon was designed by the order of Louis XV for Madame de Pompadour, his long-term mistress
- Grand Trianon was also the home of Napoleon and his family
- Marie-Antoinette's Estate is much like a country hamlet where Louise XVI's wife found a simple life away from the formality of Court
What to do there:
- To get to the Trianon Palaces, be prepared to walk a lot (around 30 min.) or take the "Petit Train' (return ticket: 6,5 €)
- Start your visit at Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Continue to the Petit Trinanon palace
- Finish your visit at the Grand Trianon palace
Tips & Insights:
- The Trianon palaces are much less crowded than the main palace
- If you only want to visit the Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate you can purchase your ticket at these sites
