Practical information
Toilets, the Little Train, electric cars, Wifi… Many services are available in the gardens.
Practical information
Toilets, the Little Train, electric cars, Wifi… Many services are available in the gardens.
Gardens Ticket Office - South Parterre
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens and on saturdays, for the Fountains Night Show from 2pm.
Payment type accepted: card or cash.

Gardens Ticket Office - Neptune Gate
Payment type accepted: card only.
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens.

Gardens Ticket Office - Little Venice Gate
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens.
Payment type accepted: card only.

Electric Vehicle Hire - South Terrace
From the South Terrace, the electric vehicles with audioguides will help you to discover the park of Versailles at your own pace. Rental is available every day except Mondays.
Hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:45 (last departure at 17:45)
Rates: Minimum 1 hour at €36/h, then €9 for every additional 15 minutes
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
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Toilets - Little Venice
There are free toilets with disabled access near the entrance to la Petite Venise.
In case of emergency, a defibrillator is available for public use. It is fully automatic and does not require any prior training.

Toilets - Girandole Grove
There are free toilets with disabled access opposite the entrance to the Girandole brasserie.

Toilets - Dapuhin's Grove
There are free toilets with disabled access opposite the entrance to the Buvette du Dauphin.

Mini-Train - Grand Canal Stop
The mini-train departs from the Grand Canal and travels to the Palace, the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon before returning to the Grand Canal.
Return Ticket*:
- Full Price: € 8,50
- Concessions: € 6,50
- Return to the Palace: € 4,60
* Visitors can disembark at each stop and board another mini-train later.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: Open daily except on some Mondays during low season (50% gauge)
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm ) . Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 11:10am at 6:50pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm ) Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.

Where are the toilets?
Several toilets are available in the gardens 5 (especially next to restaurant spots).
Toilets - Little Venice
There are free toilets with disabled access near the entrance to la Petite Venise.
In case of emergency, a defibrillator is available for public use. It is fully automatic and does not require any prior training.

Toilets - Girandole Grove
There are free toilets with disabled access opposite the entrance to the Girandole brasserie.

Toilets - Dapuhin's Grove
There are free toilets with disabled access opposite the entrance to the Buvette du Dauphin.

Little Train
Buy a ticket for the Little Train and go from the entrance of the gardens to the Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
Mini-Train - Palace Station
The mini-train departs from the Palace and travels to the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Grand Canal before returning to the Palace.
Return Ticket*:
On Musical Gardens days, visitors can access to the mini-train with a Passport ou Musical Gardens ticket.
- Full Price: € 8,50
- Concessions: € 6,50
- Return to the Palace: € 4,60
* Visitors can disembark at each stop and board another mini-train later.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: Open daily except on some Mondays during low season (50% gauge)
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm ) . Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 11:10am at 6:50pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm ) Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
Mini Train - Petit Trianon Stop
The mini-train departs from the Petit Trianon and travels to the Grand Canal, the Palace and the Grand Trianon, before returning to the Petit Trianon.
Return Ticket*:
- Full Price: € 8,50
- Concessions: € 6,50
- Return to the Palace: € 4,60
* Visitors can disembark at each stop and board another mini-train later.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: Open daily except on some Mondays during low season (50% gauge)
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm ) . Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 11:10am at 6:50pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm ) Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.

Mini Train - Grand Trianon Stop
The mini-train departs from the Grand Trianon and travels to the Petit Trianon, the Grand Canal and the Palace before returning to the Grand Trianon.
Return Ticket*:
- Full Price: € 8,50
- Concessions: € 6,50
- Return to the Palace: € 4,60
* Visitors can disembark at each stop and board another mini-train later.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: Open daily except on some Mondays during low season (50% gauge)
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm ) . Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 11:10am at 6:50pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm ) Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.

Mini-Train - Grand Canal Stop
The mini-train departs from the Grand Canal and travels to the Palace, the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon before returning to the Grand Canal.
Return Ticket*:
- Full Price: € 8,50
- Concessions: € 6,50
- Return to the Palace: € 4,60
* Visitors can disembark at each stop and board another mini-train later.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: Open daily except on some Mondays during low season (50% gauge)
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm ) . Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 11:10am at 6:50pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 11:10am to 6:50pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm. Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm ) Closed Mondays except during school holidays Zone C.

Can I ride a bicycle?
Bicycles are not allowed in the gardens. They are allowed in the Park, however.
Bicycles are for hire next to the Petite Venise, at the Queen's Gate or at Porte Saint-Antoine.
Little Venice Gate
The Little Venice Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Menagerie Gate
The Menagerie Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Neptune Gate
The Neptune Gate separates the gardens from the park. On Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens days, there is a charge for access to the gardens. This gate closes at 6:00 PM.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm)

Neptune Gate
The Neptune Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Can I walk my dog?
Dogs are not allowed in the gardens. In the Park, they must be kept on a lead.
Little Venice Gate
The Little Venice Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Menagerie Gate
The Menagerie Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Neptune Gate
The Neptune Gate separates the gardens from the park. On Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens days, there is a charge for access to the gardens. This gate closes at 6:00 PM.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm)

Neptune Gate
The Neptune Gate separates the gardens from the park.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).

Electric car
Electric cars are for hire on the Water Parterre.
Electric Vehicle Hire - South Terrace
From the South Terrace, the electric vehicles with audioguides will help you to discover the park of Versailles at your own pace. Rental is available every day except Mondays.
Hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:45 (last departure at 17:45)
Rates: Minimum 1 hour at €36/h, then €9 for every additional 15 minutes
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
6 have been adapted for wheelchair users.

Electric Vehicle Hire - Little Venice
The electric vehicles with audioguides will help you to discover the park of Versailles at your own pace. Rental is available every day except Mondays.
Hours: daily from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
Rates: Minimum 1 hour at €36/h, then 9€ for every additional 15 minutes
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
6 have been adapted for wheelchair users.

Where can I buy a ticket?
From April to October, access to the gardens is subject to a fee from Tuesday to Sunday (days of the Fountain Shows and Musical Gardens). In this case, you have two possibilities:
- buy a Passport ticket (full access to the Versailles Estate). Due to the high number of visitors, admission to the Palace can only be guaranteed through online booking. If your prefer to buy on site, go to the Ticket Office in the South Ministers Wing or at the Ticket Offices for Trianon Palaces.
- Go to the Ticket Offices for Fountain Show and Musical Gardens if you want to visit the gardens only, at the entrance of the gardens. Also you can buy online.
See the dates for Fountains shows, Musical Garden and Fountains Night Show.
Gardens Ticket Office - South Parterre
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens and on saturdays, for the Fountains Night Show from 2pm.
Payment type accepted: card or cash.

Gardens Ticket Office - Neptune Gate
Payment type accepted: card only.
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens.

Gardens Ticket Office - Little Venice Gate
On Fountains Show days, this ticket office sells tickets from 9am to 6pm for the Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens.
Payment type accepted: card only.

Main Ticket Office - South Ministers' Wing
Located in the South Ministers' Wing (to the left of the Honour Courtyard), the main ticket office sells tickets for unaccompanied visits to the Estate: 'Passeport', Palace tickets and 'Paris Museum Pass'.
From April to October, due to the high number of visitors, admission to the palace can only be guaranteed through online booking.
