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Access
There are various entrances into the Park. Access is free for pedestrians and cyclists.
Vehicles must pay an entrance fee. Free parking is available for people with reduced mobility upon presentation of official proof.
Access to the Gardens is free for pedestrians, except on Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days (select days from April to October).
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x25 cm).
Access
There are various entrances into the Park. Access is free for pedestrians and cyclists.
Vehicles must pay an entrance fee. Free parking is available for people with reduced mobility upon presentation of official proof.
Access to the Gardens is free for pedestrians, except on Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days (select days from April to October).
Due to the anti-terrorist security plan, visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x25 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 gates closes at 6:00 PM.
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).
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 gates closes at 6:00 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 reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
This gate is open daily from 9:30AM to 7:30PM.
Last access: 7PM
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 park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 8:30PM (high season). Last admission: 7:45PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (low season). Last admission: 5:30PM
Access for vehicles via the Queen's Gate (9.00 am - last admission 5.50 pm)
Rates :
- Car : €12
- Bus : €30
- Montocycle : € 3
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 7.30 pm in high season, last admission at 7PM)
By car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 5:50PM)
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
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.
Parking - Grand Canal (Bailly Walk)
Parking is available on Bailly Walk for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Parking - Queen's Hamlet (Cars)
Parking is available at the Queen's Hamlet for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Parking - Grand Trianon
Parking is available at the parking of Grand Trianon for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
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.
Choisy Gate
Because of the Anti-terrorist security plan, this gate is currently closed
Choisy Gate provides access to the Park from the Route de Saint-Cyr (D10).
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.
Car Park
A place has been identified to accommodate the trucks, get off the horses and allow a snack for the riders.
Where are the different entrances located?
You can reach the Park via the gardens. It takes at least 30 minutes on foot.
Access to the gardens is free (except for Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days planned from the end of March until the end of October : see the dates)
You can also take the Little Train at the entrance to the gardens (15 minutes).
Direct access to the Park is also possible through one of the Gates and Grilles (there is a fee for vehicles by the Queen's Gate and the Saint Anthony Gate).
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 gates closes at 6:00 PM.
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).
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 gates closes at 6:00 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 reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
This gate is open daily from 9:30AM to 7:30PM.
Last access: 7PM
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 park on foot or by car.
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 8:30PM (high season). Last admission: 7:45PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (low season). Last admission: 5:30PM
Access for vehicles via the Queen's Gate (9.00 am - last admission 5.50 pm)
Rates :
- Car : €12
- Bus : €30
- Montocycle : € 3
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 7.30 pm in high season, last admission at 7PM)
By car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 5:50PM)
Choisy Gate
Because of the Anti-terrorist security plan, this gate is currently closed
Choisy Gate provides access to the Park from the Route de Saint-Cyr (D10).
Where can I park?
Various parking spaces (accessible with an entrance fee via the Saint Anthony Gate and the Queen's Gate) are available at the Grand Canal, at the entrance to the Petit Trianon, the Grand Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
The entrance fee is waived for people with reduced mobility upon presentation of official proof.
Parking For Disabled Visitors - Place D’Armes
Disabled parking spaces are located near the payment kiosk. Access is free on presentation of a valid permit.
Parking - Trianon Crossroads
Parking at the Trianon Crossroads is only permitted for coaches (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate) .
Parking - Neptune Gate (Sheep Walk)
Parking on Sheep Walk is permitted for disabled patrons only (free entry on presentation of permit at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Parking - Grand Canal (Bailly Walk)
Parking is available on Bailly Walk for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Parking - Queen's Hamlet (Cars)
Parking is available at the Queen's Hamlet for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
Parking - Grand Trianon
Parking is available at the parking of Grand Trianon for cars only (payable at the Queen's Gate and Saint Anthony's Gate).
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
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.
Car Park
A place has been identified to accommodate the trucks, get off the horses and allow a snack for the riders.
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, direct access from the town of Versailles through the Grille de la Reine or Porte Saint-Antoine. Access by car costs 12 euros per vehicle (free for persons with reduced mobility upon presentation of proof).
Please note: the Porte Saint-Antoine is open to vehicles only on weekends.
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 7.30 pm in high season, last admission at 7PM)
By car (only the week-ends, from 9AM, last admission at 5:50PM)
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.
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 8:30PM (high season). Last admission: 7:45PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (low season). Last admission: 5:30PM
Access for vehicles via the Queen's Gate (9.00 am - last admission 5.50 pm)
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : €12
- Bus : 30 €
- Montocycle : 3 €
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.
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 8:30PM (high season). Last admission: 7:45PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (low season). Last admission: 5:30PM
Access for vehicles via the Queen's Gate (9.00 am - last admission 5.50 pm)
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
Rates :
- Car : €12
- Bus : €30
- Montocycle : €3
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)
For guided tours only (for other visits, access through the Grand Trianon)
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 6pm 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.
Where is access available for disabled persons?
Certain services in the Park have access for disabled persons (toilets, car parks, transportation, etc.).
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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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.
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 - Grand Trianon
There are free toilets with disabled access in front of the Grand Trianon, inside the Chemin Creux pavilion. Free toilets are located outside the Grand Trianon.
In case of emergency, a defibrillator is available for public use. It is fully automatic and does not require any prior training.
Baby-Changing Facilities - Grand Trianon
There is a baby-changing table with disabled access in front of the Grand Trianon, inside the Chemin Creux pavilion. Free toilets are located outside the Grand Trianon.
The Restaurant La Petite Venise
Open
La Petite Venise offers refined Italian cooking in a bucolic setting at the heart of the Versailles park. It also caters for groups (50 pers. max). The restaurant is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:45 am to 6 pm. It is closed from Monday to Thursday and exceptionally on Friday June 11th.
Reservations: +33 (0)1 39 53 25 69
La Flottille Restaurant
Open every day from 8am to 8pm
This brasserie-restaurant on the edge of the Grand Canal offers traditional French food in c.1900 setting (set menus and à la carte dining). La Flottille also caters for groups (200 pers. max). The restaurant and terrace are open daily from 8am to 8pm.Reservations: +33 (0)1 39 51 41 58
Toilets - Petit Trianon
Free toilets are located at the entrance to the Petit Trianon, beyond the information desk, in the courtyard. These toilets can be accessed without a ticket.
How do I get back to the Palace?
You can take the Little Train at the head of the Grand Canal, in front of the Grand Trianon or the Petit Trianon.The walk to the Water Parterre and the entrance to the Gardens takes about 15 minutes.
The walk between the Grand Canal and the Palace entrance takes about 30 minutes.
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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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 : 11:30am to 7:10pm ( Mondays from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- September: 10:10am at 6:10pm ( Monday from 11:10am to 5:10pm )
- October: 10:10am to 6:10pm ( 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.
How do I get back into the town?
You can take the TRI bus on the Phébus network. It takes you between the Park and Marie-Antoinette's Estate and the Versailles train stations.
It is also possible to return to the palace (about 40 minutes walk)