Explore the Trianon Estate at Versailles, a peaceful retreat away from the grandeur of the main palace. Located within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, the Trianon Estate is home to the elegant Petit Trianon, the Grand Trianon, and the intimate Marie-Antoinette domain. This guide will help you plan your visit with ticket information, must-see highlights, best routes, insider tips, and how to combine the Trianons with the rest of your Versailles experience.
What is the Trianon Estate at Versailles?
In an attempt to escape life at court, the kings of Versailles built themselves more intimate spaces close to the main palace. Next to the Petit Parc, the estate of Trianon is home to the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces, as well as the Queen’s Hamlet and a variety of ornamental gardens.
1) Grand Trianon Versailles
The Grand Trianon was built for the royal family as a refuge from life at the royal court. Here they could be ‘normal’. The Grand Trianon is built from marble, replacing the porcelain Trianon.
The Mirror Room
This is the room where Louis XIV met his minister for a council.
The Empress’ Bedroom
This is the bedroom of Louis XIV.
The Peristyle
The Peristyle connects the east and west wings of the palace.
The Emperor’s Family Drawing Room and the Queen of Belgium’s Bedroom
Yes, part of the palace belongs to Belgium! But unfortunately, we couldn’t see the bedroom, only the drawing-room.
The Cotelle Gallery
The gallery has 21 paintings of the gardens of Versailles. It shows us a perfect timeline of how the gardens looked.
Grand Trianon Gardens
We didn’t do this due to no time and sore feet!
2) Petit Trianon Versailles
The Petit Trianon was built for Madame de Pompadour, but she never had the occasion to live in it due to her sudden death. After that, Marie-Antoinette lived in the Petit Trianon.
Warming room
This room is not a kitchen but is merely to warm up the dishes brought in from the palace.
Marie-Antoinette’s Apartments
The room of Marie-Antoinette.
3) Queen’s Hamlet: Marie-Antoinette’s Estate
The Queen’s Hamlet was a place where Marie-Antoinette could be at peace and live a somewhat normal life. We didn’t visit this due to no time. But I think it is a beautiful place that must be on your list!
Warning: Don’t leave the Petit Trianon as we did! You can only enter the Queen’s Hamlet by the gardens of the Petit Trianon.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Versailles
What are the best times to see the Trianon Estate?
The best time to visit the Trianon Estate is from 12 Pm to 3 PM on weekdays (Wednesday-Friday) from April to October.
How do I get to Versailles from Paris?
It’s a 40-minute train ride from Paris to Versailles. It’s a 15-minute walk to the palace from the station. Don’t buy your tickets there, but buy them online to skip 1 of the 2 waiting lines (the second one is to enter the building and go to security, no way of skipping this line).
Do I need separate tickets for the Trianon Estate?
The Passport Ticket includes entry to the Palace, Gardens, and the Estate of Trianon. However, if you only buy a ticket for the main Palace, you will need to purchase a separate ticket for the Estate of Trianon to enter that area.
Is Versailles open year-round?
The Palace of Versailles is open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday. The estate is closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
How long should I spend in Versailles?
A full day is recommended to experience the highlights of Versailles, including the Palace, extensive Gardens, and the Trianon Estate.
Leuke rondleiding doorheen Trianon Estate in Versailles. Ik ben helemaal overtuigd om het ook eens een bezoekje te brengen!
Leuk om te lezen Ann dat deze tips jou helpen om Trianon te bezoeken!