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Strolling in the Park
The Park of the Versailles Estate is a pleasant place for a stroll and for admiring the views along the Grand Canal.
Strolling in the Park
The Park of the Versailles Estate is a pleasant place for a stroll and for admiring the views along the Grand Canal.
Electric Vehicle Hire - 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.
Hours:
April to October, daily from 10am to 6.45pm (last departure at 5.45pm).
From March to November, daily from 10am to 5pm (last departure at 4pm).
For the months of February and March, every day from 10am to 5.30pm (last departure at 4.30pm).
Early closure on Fountain shows.
Closed in January
In February & March, daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (last departure at 4:30pm)
Rates:
- 42 € per vehicle per hour,
- 10,50 € per additional 15 minutes.
- Discount for disabled people (-40%) and Subscribers (-30%).
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
6 have been adapted for wheelchair users.
Lime Tree Walk
Lime Tree Walk, currently replanted as a prolongation of Apollo Avenue, links the Palace of Versailles to the "Mortemets", the waterfowl reserve within Louis XIV's hunting estate.
Part of the overall landscape design of André Le Nôtre, gardener to the Sun King, from 1662, it offers one of the many famous views in the gardens of Versailles.
By adopting one or more trees from among the 500 linden trees to be planted in the Allée des Mortemets, you will bring the royal perspectives back to life in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
Electric Vehicle Hire - Petite Venise
The electric vehicles with audioguides will help you to discover the park of Versailles at your own pace. Rental is available every day.
Hours:
April to October, daily from 10am to 6.45pm (last departure at 5.45pm).
From March to November, daily from 10am to 5pm (last departure at 4pm).
For the months of February and March, every day from 10am to 5.30pm (last departure at 4.30pm).
Early closure on Fountain shows.
Closed in January
In February & March, daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (last departure at 4:30pm)
Rates:
- 42 € per vehicle per hour,
- 10,50 € per additional 15 minutes.
- Discount for disabled people (-40%) and Subscribers (-30%).
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
6 have been adapted for wheelchair users.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire point open only on weekends and public holidaysfor exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces.
Hours:
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire point for exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces. Rental is available every days.
Hours :
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: daily from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: daily from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: daily from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
Rates bicyle:
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
Rates tandem:
- 16 € per hour,
- 4 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 12 € per additional 30 minutes,
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Bicycle Hire - Queen’s Gate
Bicycle hire point open only on weekends and public holidays for exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces.
Hours :
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
Rates:
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Boat Hire
You can have an excursion on the Canal by renting boats. Every day from March 1 to November 15.
Weekday hours :
Opening hours from Monday to Friday:
March: 1pm - 5:30pm (last ticket at 5pm)
April, May and June: 11am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
July and August: 10am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
September - October: 1pm - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
November (until the 15th): 1pm - 5pm (last ticket at 4:30pm)
Weekends and holidays:
March: 11am - 5:30pm (last ticket at 5pm)
April, May and June: 10:30am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
July and August: 10:00 am - 6:45 pm (last ticket at 6:15 pm)
September - October: 10:30 am - 6:45 pm (last ticket at 6:15 pm)
November (until the 15th): 11am - 5pm (last ticket at 4:30pm)
Rates:
- 16 € per half-hour,
- 20 € per hour,
- 5 € for additional 15 minutes.
- 16 € for additional 30 minutes.
- Discount for Subscribers (30%) as well as for disabled people (40%), but the rowing boats are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
Royal Star
This viewpoint near the Ferme de Gally affords a view of the western branch of the Grand Canal.
The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is André Le Nôtre's most original design. Covering 23 hectares, 60m in width, 1700m east-west and 1000m north-south in length, the Grand Canal is one of the best places to take in the full beauty and grandeur of the estate as a whole. Laid out between 1668 and 1679, Louis XIV's architect took great care over the dimensions in order to offer the perfect perspective.
What can I do at the Grand Canal?
Leisure activities are available such as boat hires on the Grand Canal; bicycles can also be hired and you can make Segway® tours.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire point open only on weekends and public holidaysfor exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces.
Hours:
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire point for exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces. Rental is available every days.
Hours :
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: daily from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: daily from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: daily from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
Rates bicyle:
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
Rates tandem:
- 16 € per hour,
- 4 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 12 € per additional 30 minutes,
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Bicycle Hire - Queen’s Gate
Bicycle hire point open only on weekends and public holidays for exploring the Park and visiting the Trianon palaces.
Hours :
January 1 - February 14: closed
February 15 - March 31: from 10am to 5:30pm (last departure 5pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 10am to 6:45pm (last departure 6:15pm)
November 1 - November 15: from 10am to 5pm (last departure 4:30pm)
November 16 - December 31: closed
Rates:
- 8 € per half-hour,
- 10 € per hour,
- 2.50 € per additional 15 minutes,
- 21 € per half-day (4 hours),
- 23 € per day (8 hours).
- Discount for Subscribers (-30%) and disabled people (-40%).
In order to retrieve your documents, you have to return the bicycle at the same place you borrowed it.
Boat Hire
You can have an excursion on the Canal by renting boats. Every day from March 1 to November 15.
Weekday hours :
Opening hours from Monday to Friday:
March: 1pm - 5:30pm (last ticket at 5pm)
April, May and June: 11am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
July and August: 10am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
September - October: 1pm - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
November (until the 15th): 1pm - 5pm (last ticket at 4:30pm)
Weekends and holidays:
March: 11am - 5:30pm (last ticket at 5pm)
April, May and June: 10:30am - 6:45pm (last ticket at 6:15pm)
July and August: 10:00 am - 6:45 pm (last ticket at 6:15 pm)
September - October: 10:30 am - 6:45 pm (last ticket at 6:15 pm)
November (until the 15th): 11am - 5pm (last ticket at 4:30pm)
Rates:
- 16 € per half-hour,
- 20 € per hour,
- 5 € for additional 15 minutes.
- 16 € for additional 30 minutes.
- Discount for Subscribers (30%) as well as for disabled people (40%), but the rowing boats are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Telephone: +33 (0)1 39 66 97 66
Where are the best views?
Linden Walk, the old menagerie…
Lime Tree Walk
Lime Tree Walk, currently replanted as a prolongation of Apollo Avenue, links the Palace of Versailles to the "Mortemets", the waterfowl reserve within Louis XIV's hunting estate.
Part of the overall landscape design of André Le Nôtre, gardener to the Sun King, from 1662, it offers one of the many famous views in the gardens of Versailles.
By adopting one or more trees from among the 500 linden trees to be planted in the Allée des Mortemets, you will bring the royal perspectives back to life in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
Royal Star
This viewpoint near the Ferme de Gally affords a view of the western branch of the Grand Canal.
Viewpoint - The Former Menagerie
This viewpoint near the former menagerie and the State Residence of La Lanterne affords a view of the southern branch of the Grand Canal.
The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is André Le Nôtre's most original design. Covering 23 hectares, 60m in width, 1700m east-west and 1000m north-south in length, the Grand Canal is one of the best places to take in the full beauty and grandeur of the estate as a whole. Laid out between 1668 and 1679, Louis XIV's architect took great care over the dimensions in order to offer the perfect perspective.
Viewpoint - Grand Trianon
This viewpoint near the Grand Trianon affords a view of the northern branch of the Grand Canal.
Where is the Royal Star located?
Located in the heart of a major axis in the Park, the Royal Star extends the water perspective of the Grand Canal and begins the perspective to the west over the Versailles Plain. This vast, round esplanade covering nearly 6 hectares (15 acres) is a major part of André Le Nôtre's masterpiece, nearly 3 kilometres (nearly 2 miles) from the Palace terrace.
Royal Star
This viewpoint near the Ferme de Gally affords a view of the western branch of the Grand Canal.
Where to walk on horseback?
Marly lies 7 km north-west of Versailles, halfway between Versailles and the palace of Saint Germain en Laye, and was Louis XIV’s second great work. The king used it as a residence for leisure and kept access to it restricted to only a few privileged courtiers. Here, Jules Hardouin-Mansart demonstrated his dual talent as an architect and gardener by creating one of the most original works of the 17th century. The palace of Marly was gradually demolished in the early 19th century. The park and other features, such as the drinking pool with its two ponds, still remain today.