King of France
Commissioned the Grand Trianon as a retreat from court ceremony.

| Ticket | What’s included | Price from | Recommended tours |
|---|---|---|---|
Gardens-only | Entry to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, and their gardens. Does not include access to the Palace of Versailles interiors. | €20 | Book now |
Passport/full-access | Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles, Estate of Trianon, gardens, Royal Tennis Court, and temporary exhibitions. Includes Musical or Fountain Show access on event days (April–October). | €25 | Book now |
Guided tour | Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles with access to the full estate, including the Estate of Trianon and gardens. | €55 | Book now |
Most visitors don’t realize the Estate of Trianon was created as Versailles’ escape valve, spaces where the court could step away from ceremony without leaving royal ground. The Grand Trianon, completed in 1687, and the later Petit Trianon turned the edge of the estate into a private royal world that culminated in Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. Today, the ensemble reveals the personal side of monarchy more clearly than the main palace does. Learn more in the history of the Estate of Trianon.
Note: The Estate of Trianon keeps different opening hours from the main Palace of Versailles. See details below.
Yes. The Estate of Trianon is not included in general Palace of Versailles admission. A dedicated ticket is required for entry.
It’s included in Passport and full-access Versailles tickets. It’s not included in every Versailles ticket, so always check inclusions before booking.
Choose standalone if you want only the Trianon palaces and Hamlet. Choose a Passport or full-access ticket if this is your first Versailles visit.
Plan 3–4 hours for the estate alone. If you’re combining it with the palace and gardens, set aside most of the day.
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons are usually the calmest. Avoid weekends if you want quieter paths between the Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet.
Yes. The Estate Of Trianon Ticket lets you visit Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet, and their gardens without entering the main palace.
Grand Trianon feels grander and more architectural. Petit Trianon is smaller, more intimate, and leads directly into Marie-Antoinette’s private world and the Hamlet.
Yes. The estate keeps different hours from the main palace, and some related sites, like the Gallery of Coaches, follow separate opening schedules.

The Estate of Trianon matters because it shows Versailles without court ceremony. Instead of state ritual, you move through royal retreat spaces designed for privacy, leisure, and escape. Don’t rush straight to the Hamlet, the contrast works best if you experience the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon first.
Start here to understand why the estate exists at all. The Grand Trianon’s pink-marble elegance feels lighter and more breathable than the main palace. Walk the long colonnaded façade before entering; its low, horizontal scale makes the strongest first impression from outside.
The Petit Trianon shifts the mood from royal display to private life. Its smaller scale and more intimate interiors explain Marie-Antoinette’s version of Versailles: personal, controlled, and deliberately removed from the court’s formal rhythm.
This is the estate’s emotional payoff. The Queen’s Hamlet reveals how far the royal retreat moved from official palace life into an idealized rural fantasy. Walk the full loop rather than stopping at the first cottages.
Pay attention to the transition spaces between the major stops. The paths linking the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Hamlet gradually move you from formal palace logic into a looser, more intimate landscape, which is why the estate works best as a sequence.
King of France
Oversaw the creation of the Petit Trianon within the Versailles estate.
Architect
Shaped the Queen’s Hamlet and parts of Marie-Antoinette’s landscaped retreat.

Aim for Wednesday or Thursday afternoons if you want the estate at its calmest. The palace crowd thins as the day stretches on, and the Hamlet feels more spacious and contemplative. Pair it with an early palace visit.

Give yourself 3–4 hours for the estate alone. That covers both Trianon palaces, the walk between them, and time to linger at the Hamlet. Anything under 2 hours turns the visit into a checklist.

Visit the main palace first, then move outward to the estate once you’ve seen the headline rooms. This sequence works because Versailles becomes progressively quieter, and your energy suits the calmer pace of Trianon.

The busiest spillover usually reaches Trianon around early afternoon, especially on weekends and peak summer dates. Off-peak, the paths between the Petit Trianon and Hamlet feel far less congested. Favor midweek visits whenever possible.

If time is tight, prioritize the Grand Trianon for architecture, then the Queen’s Hamlet for atmosphere. The Petit Trianon is the link between them, but the emotional payoff peaks in the palace-to-hamlet contrast.

Many visitors underestimate the distances and leave the estate for the very end. That’s when fatigue sets in and the Hamlet gets rushed. Treat Trianon as a major part of your day, not a leftover add-on.





Secure your timed entry to the Palace and gardens and explore Versailles comfortably, without rushing or waiting.
Inclusions
Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
Access to Gardens and temporary exhibitions
Access to Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
Access to the Estate of Trianon (Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and their gardens)
Immersive audio guide (as per option selected)
Virtual reality experience Light of Liberty (as per option selected)
Exclusions

Experience Versailles beyond the surface with expert-led tours that bring its stories to life while guiding you through all the must-see highlights.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
Access to Gardens and temporary exhibitions
Access to Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
Access to the Estate of Trianon (Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and their gardens)
Professional English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Mandarin-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Guided tour of the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors (as per option selected)
Private guided tour of the Palace of Versailles (as per option selected)
Exclusions

Skip the logistics, savor Versailles with convenient round-trip transfers from Paris.
Inclusions
Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
Round-trip transport from Paris to Versailles
Access to Gardens and temporary exhibitions
Access to Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
Half-day or full-day tour from Paris to Versailles (as per option selected)
Access to King's and Queen’s grand apartments (as per option selected)
Access to the Hall of Mirrors (as per option selected)
Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles (as per option selected)
Exclusions

Elevate your estate visit with exclusive access to the private quarters of the kings.
Inclusions
Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
Guided tour of King's apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
Access to Gardens and temporary exhibitions
Access to Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
Access to the Estate of Trianon (Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and their gardens)
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Semi-Private guided tour of King's apartments and the Hall of Mirrors (as per option selected)
Exclusions

See more of Versailles in comfort by combining golf carts with scenic cycling.
Inclusions
Bike or golf cart tour of Versailles
Expert certified guide
Entry tickets [as per option selected]
Gardens, Bosquets and fountains show access [as per option selected]
Small-group bike tour format [as per option selected]
Classic bike or e-bike for the full duration of the tour [as per option selected]
Helmet for each participant [as per option selected]
Golf cart [as per option selected]
Bike or shuttle [as per option selected]
Fifteen percent lunch discount at Angelina [as per option selected]
Exclusions