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Access
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).
Please note that on Sunday 20 October 2024, vehicle access inside the Estate will be prohibited from 7am to 4pm due to the 13th Running Tour of the Palace of Versailles. Parking will be prohibited on the Petit Trianon square from 14 to 23 October 2024.
Access
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).
Please note that on Sunday 20 October 2024, vehicle access inside the Estate will be prohibited from 7am to 4pm due to the 13th Running Tour of the Palace of Versailles. Parking will be prohibited on the Petit Trianon square from 14 to 23 October 2024.
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.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Royal Star Gate
The 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).
From April to September : open every day from 8am to 7:30pm (last access 7pm)
From November to March: closed
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.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Acceso no permitidion con equipaje voluminoso (a partir de 55x35x20 cm).
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).
The 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).
Sailors Gate
The Queen’s Gate
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
- 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 :
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 7:30PM (from April to October). Last admission: 7PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (from November to March). Last admission: 5:30PM
Vehicle access :
High season (April to October): weekends and public holidays, 9am - 5.50pm
Low season (November to March): weekends and public holidays, 9.00am - 4.50pm
Gardens Ticket Office - Neptune Gate
Payment type accepted: card only.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
From April to octobre, access to the gardens is subject to a charge (days of the Fountain Show and Musical Gardens). 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.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Royal Star Gate
The 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).
From April to September : open every day from 8am to 7:30pm (last access 7pm)
From November to March: closed
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.
Visitors with large baggage items are not admitted on the domain (exceeding 55x35x20 cm).
Acceso no permitidion con equipaje voluminoso (a partir de 55x35x20 cm).
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).
The 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).
Sailors Gate
The Queen’s Gate
There is a charge for access by car, except for disabled visitors (with valid permit).
- 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 :
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 7:30PM (from April to October). Last admission: 7PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (from November to March). Last admission: 5:30PM
Vehicle access :
High season (April to October): weekends and public holidays, 9am - 5.50pm
Low season (November to March): weekends and public holidays, 9.00am - 4.50pm
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?
Please note that on Sunday 20 October 2024, vehicle access inside the Estate will be prohibited from 7am to 4pm due to the 13th Running Tour of the Palace of Versailles. Parking will be prohibited on the Petit Trianon square and median strip (start of the races) from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th October 2024.
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)
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.
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 little train, leaving from the Grand Trianon, serves the Petit Trianon, then the Palace.
Return ticket to the Palace *: €5
* Visitors can get off at each stop and get back on the next train.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm
(in July and August: 10am to 6.10pm) - September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
Mini Train - Petit Trianon Stop
The little train, leaving from the Petit Trianon, serves the Palace.
Return ticket to the Château: €5
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm (in July and August: 10am to 6.10pm)
- September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
Mini-Train - Grand Canal Stop
The little train, leaving from the Grand Canal, serves the Grand Trianon then the Petit Trianon and the Palace.
Ticket "Retour Château" (Back to the Palace) * : €5
* Visitors can get off at each stop and get back on the next train.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm
- September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
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
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 daily from 11:45 am to 6 pm (closes at 5pm from November to March). Lunch service is available until 3.30pm and our drinks selection until closing time.
Reservations: +33 (0)1 39 53 25 69
La Flottille Restaurant
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 is open every day from 9am to 7.30pm (early closure during days of Night Fountains shows).
Booking: +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 little train, leaving from the Grand Trianon, serves the Petit Trianon, then the Palace.
Return ticket to the Palace *: €5
* Visitors can get off at each stop and get back on the next train.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm
(in July and August: 10am to 6.10pm) - September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
Mini Train - Petit Trianon Stop
The little train, leaving from the Petit Trianon, serves the Palace.
Return ticket to the Château: €5
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm (in July and August: 10am to 6.10pm)
- September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
Mini-Train - Grand Canal Stop
The little train, leaving from the Grand Canal, serves the Grand Trianon then the Petit Trianon and the Palace.
Ticket "Retour Château" (Back to the Palace) * : €5
* Visitors can get off at each stop and get back on the next train.
It is possible to pay by credit card directly to the drivers.
Opening hours: open every day except Mondays
- January: 11:10am to 5:10pm ( January 1st : 12am to 5pm )
- February: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- March: 11:10am to 5:10pm
- April to August : 11:10am to 6:10pm
- September: 11:10am at 6:10pm
- October: 11:10am to 6:10pm
- November: 11:10am to 5:10pm.
- December: 11:10am to 5:10pm. ( December 25th : 12am to 5pm )
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)
How do I get there from the town?
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 :
This gate is open daily from 7:00AM to 7:30PM (from April to October). Last admission: 7PM
This gate is open daily from 8:00AM to 6:00PM (from November to March). Last admission: 5:30PM
Vehicle access :
High season (April to October): weekends and public holidays, 9am - 5.50pm
Low season (November to March): weekends and public holidays, 9.00am - 4.50pm
The Queen’s Gate
Access times on foot or by bike:
Vehicle access :
- Car : €12
- Bus : €30
- Montocycle : €3
The Queen’s Gate
Access times on foot or by bike:
Vehicle access :
- 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)
Some spaces for disabled visitors are available.
