interactive map
of the palace of versailles
Where are the entrances? Where can I buy tickets? Where is the Hall of Mirrors? How do I get to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate? Where are the toilets? etc.
This interactive map will accompany you throughout your visit to the Palace and the Estate. With over 500 points of interest, "Bienvenue" also lets you explore the estate at your own pace and increase your knowledge of Versailles.
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Accesses
What different entrances are there for access to the Estate?
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x25 cm).
Access to the Palace
- The main entrance is through the Cour d'Honneur.
- Entrance A (to the left at the top of the Cour d'Honneur) is reserved to visitors with tickets. If you are eligible for free admission, go to Entrance A without going to the Ticket Office.
- Entrance B (to the right at the top of the Cour d'Honneur) is reserved to groups that have booked their visit.
- Entrance H is reserved for people with disabilities.
If you have booked a guided tour, the meeting place is at the North Ministers Wing to the right in the Cour d'Honneur.
Access to the gardens
The main entrance is to the left at the top of the Cour d'Honneur (passing through the Courtyard of the Princes at the left-side of the entrance A).
Access to the gardens is free of charge, except for Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days (from April to October). In this case, buy a Passport ticket at the Ticket Office in the South Ministers Wing or a Fountain Show ticket at the entrance to the gardens.
If you come directly from the town, there are several entrances to the gardens depending on what you want to see.
How do I get there from the town?
It is possible to reach the Estate of Trianon from the city of Versailles or from the Palace and its gardens.
From the town of Versailles there are two ways to reach the Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate:
- Direct access from the town of Versailles through the Grille de la Reine or Porte Saint-Antoine.
- By bus (the TRI Bus can be taken at the "Versailles Château Rive Gauche", "Versailles Chantiers" and "Versailles Rive Droite" stations)
Access to the Park
Access to the Park is free of charge for pedestrians (free access for the vehicles of people with disabilities upon presentation of documentary proof).
Click on the map to see the various entrances.
Caution, if you go through the gardens from April to October, you have to pay for entry on Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days. Consequently, you must have a Passport ticket, a Musical Gardens ticket or a Fountains Shows ticket.
Access to the gardens - Cour des Princes
To access the garden, head to the left at the top of the Courtyard of Honour.
Access is through the courtyard of the Princes, at the left-side of the entrance A.
How do I get to Petit Trianon? How do I get to Grand Trianon?
Main entrance (Honour gate)
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm)
The the Honour gate is the main entrance gate to the Estate. It separates the Honour courtyard from the Place d'Armes and is surrounded north-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over the Empire, by Gaspard Marsy, and south-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over Spain, by François Girardon.
This gate is open daily from 8AM to 6PM
Last access at 5:30PM
Saint-Anthony gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Located on the D186 arriving from le Chesnay, the Saint Anthony Gate gives access to the Estate park:
- on foot or bicycle (open daily from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, last admission at 5.30PM)
- by car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 4:50PM)
Royal Star Gate
This gate is currently closed.
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
The Royal Star Gate is open from June to October exclusively on weekends and bank holidays (9:30 - 19h, last access at 18:30).
Entrance A - Entrance for individual visitors
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Visitors with tickets or free passes should head directly to entrance A (the Dufour pavilion at the top left of the Cour d'Honneur). It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
The Passport ticket with timed entry grants you a pass 30 minutes within the time on your ticket. You can quickly access the Palace via the middle door of the Dufour Pavilion.
Entrance B-Group entrance
Groups with reservations should head directly to entrance B, at the top right of the Cour d'Honneur. It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
The Queen’s Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
Located on the boulevard de la Reine, the Queen's Gate gives access to the estate park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : 6 €
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Last access at 5:30PM (from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM for cars).
Dragon Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
This gate gives access to the gardens from "rue de la Paroisse".
From April to October, open every day from 12.00 am to 7.00 pm, last admission 6.30 pm.
From November to March, open every day from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm, last admission 5.30 pm.
Sailors Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
The Sailors Gate opens onto the route de Saint-Cyr (D10), and gives access to the Park and Sailors Walk.
This gate is open daily from 9:30AM to 6:00PM.
Last access: 5:30PM
The Chapel Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Located in Léon Gambetta place, the Chapel Gate gives access, on foot, to the Palace (entrances A and B). It is accessible by skirting the Palace on the right, rue Robert de Cotte.
It is advised for groups to enter through the Chapel Gate that is much less used than the Gate of Honour.
In addition, it will give you direct access to entrance B, where you must present your scheduled booking (self-guided tour).
However, the access through the Gate of Honour is recommended for people with disabilities.
Open every day except Monday, from 9am to 5.30pm.
Main entrance (Honour gate)
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm)
The the Honour gate is the main entrance gate to the Estate. It separates the Honour courtyard from the Place d'Armes and is surrounded north-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over the Empire, by Gaspard Marsy, and south-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over Spain, by François Girardon.
This gate is open daily from 8AM to 6PM
Last access at 5:30PM
Entrance A - Entrance for individual visitors
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Visitors with tickets or free passes should head directly to entrance A (the Dufour pavilion at the top left of the Cour d'Honneur). It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
The Passport ticket with timed entry grants you a pass 30 minutes within the time on your ticket. You can quickly access the Palace via the middle door of the Dufour Pavilion.
Entrance B-Group entrance
Groups with reservations should head directly to entrance B, at the top right of the Cour d'Honneur. It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
Access to the gardens - Cour des Princes
To access the garden, head to the left at the top of the Courtyard of Honour.
Access is through the courtyard of the Princes, at the left-side of the entrance A.
How do I get to Petit Trianon? How do I get to Grand Trianon? Main entrance (Honour gate)
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm)
The the Honour gate is the main entrance gate to the Estate. It separates the Honour courtyard from the Place d'Armes and is surrounded north-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over the Empire, by Gaspard Marsy, and south-side by sculptures of the Victory of France over Spain, by François Girardon.
This gate is open daily from 8AM to 6PM
Last access at 5:30PM
Entrance A - Entrance for individual visitors
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Visitors with tickets or free passes should head directly to entrance A (the Dufour pavilion at the top left of the Cour d'Honneur). It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
The Passport ticket with timed entry grants you a pass 30 minutes within the time on your ticket. You can quickly access the Palace via the middle door of the Dufour Pavilion.
Entrance B-Group entrance
Groups with reservations should head directly to entrance B, at the top right of the Cour d'Honneur. It provides access to all unaccompanied routes.
Dragon Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
This gate gives access to the gardens from "rue de la Paroisse".
From April to October, open every day from 12.00 am to 7.00 pm, last admission 6.30 pm.
From November to March, open every day from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm, last admission 5.30 pm.
Saint-Anthony gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Located on the D186 arriving from le Chesnay, the Saint Anthony Gate gives access to the Estate park:
- on foot or bicycle (open daily from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, last admission at 5.30PM)
- by car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 4:50PM)
The Queen’s Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
Located on the boulevard de la Reine, the Queen's Gate gives access to the estate park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : 6 €
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Last access at 5:30PM (from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM for cars).
The Queen’s Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
Located on the boulevard de la Reine, the Queen's Gate gives access to the estate park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : 6 €
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Last access at 5:30PM (from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM for cars).
The Grand Trianon entrance
The entrance to the Grand Trianon is on the left as you face the building.
Open from midday to 6.30pm during high season (April to October) and from midday to 5.30pm during low season (November to March). Gardens open until 7.30pm during high season and until 6pm during low season.
Grand Trianon Car Park
Parking is available at the parking of Grand Trianon (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate) for cars only.
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Ticket office - Grand Trianon
The ticket office is located inside the Grand Trianon, through the archway.
Petit Trianon Entrance (via the Swiss Guard House)
The entrance is on the left of the Petit Trianon gate.
Open from midday to 6.30pm during high season (April to October) and from midday to 5.30pm during low season (November to March). Gardens open until 7.30pm during high season and until 6 during low season.
Ticket office - Petit Trianon
The ticket office is located beyond the information desk and the courtyard.
Parking - Petit Trianon (cars)
Parking is available at the Petit Trianon for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Saint-Anthony gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Located on the D186 arriving from le Chesnay, the Saint Anthony Gate gives access to the Estate park:
- on foot or bicycle (open daily from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, last admission at 5.30PM)
- by car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 4:50PM)
Royal Star Gate
This gate is currently closed.
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
The Royal Star Gate is open from June to October exclusively on weekends and bank holidays (9:30 - 19h, last access at 18:30).
The Queen’s Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
Located on the boulevard de la Reine, the Queen's Gate gives access to the estate park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : 6 €
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Last access at 5:30PM (from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM for cars).
Sailors Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
The Sailors Gate opens onto the route de Saint-Cyr (D10), and gives access to the Park and Sailors Walk.
This gate is open daily from 9:30AM to 6:00PM.
Last access: 5:30PM
Gardens ticket office - South Parterre
Payment type accepted: card or cash.
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.
The Queen’s Gate
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm) and every bag or vehicle is controlled upon access.
Located on the boulevard de la Reine, the Queen's Gate gives access to the estate park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : 6 €
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Last access at 5:30PM (from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM for cars).