The Trianon Estate, which is spread over 150 hectares of the Versailles Estate, includes the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, and extensive gardens.
This Estate, often associated with Marie Antoinette, was a place of privacy for the queen, where she spent time away from the court.
The Trianon Estate can be accessed through the Honour Courtyard, Queen’s Gate, and Saint Antoine’s Gate.
The Trianon Estate opens at 12 pm year-round and closes at 6.30 pm during the high season (April to October) and 5.30 pm during the low season (November to March).
You will need at least two hours to explore the entire estate. Let’s take a closer look at what the Trianon Estate has to offer.
The Grand Trianon
The Grand Trianon was originally a retreat for Louis XIV and was completed by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687.
While the Grand Trianon Palace features Italian architecture, the gardens retain their French style.
The palace’s peristyle, which allows views of both the courtyard and the Gardens, was considered a marvel at the time.
Inside the Grand Trianon, you can explore the Empress Apartments, the State Apartments, and the Private Chambers.
The Gardens are planted in an orderly, geometric pattern with plants and flowers like daffodils, wallflowers, and anemones, which were expensive at the time.
The Petit Trianon
The Petit Trianon is best known as Marie Antoinette’s private palace, where she enjoyed spending time with her children and friends.
However, it was originally commissioned by Louis XV for his beloved mistress Countess of Barry.
The well-constructed palace has both ground and first floors, with rooms designated for various activities, such as the Billiard Room, Main Dining Room, and Small Dining Room.
Today, visitors can explore the Queen’s bedchamber and the Movable Mirror Room.
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The Queen’s Hamlet
The Queen’s Hamlet consists of ten small buildings, a large kitchen garden with 120 plant varieties, 700 vine plants, and two orchards surrounding the artificial lake.
This unique model village includes a windmill, a dining room, a living room, a billiard room, and a boudoir.
Richard Mique built it between 1783 and 1786 with the intention of embracing a return to nature.
Trianon hosted many country parties during the reigns of Marie-Antoinette and Empress Marie-Louise.
Accessibility in Trianon Estate
You can wander around the Trianon Estate on foot or minitrain.
There is a passageway between the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon—Pont Du Chemin Creux, which allows visitors to access one place from the other.
Mini Train is available from Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon.
The train from Grand Trianon goes to the Petit Trianon and then to Versailles Palace, while the train from Petit Trianon goes to Chateau de Versailles.
Once you bought the train ticket, you can get down at any stop and board the next train.
The round trip costs €9, and the one-way trip is €5.
For people with low mobility:
The entire Grand Trianon is accessible to people with low mobility. Ramps are located after the gateway on Cour des Bouches.
Physically Challenged people can access the Petit Trianon’s ground level.
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Facilities
The Trianon Estate offers all the essential amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, a help desk, restrooms, and medical aids.
The Information Desk is located beyond the Grand Trianon Gate and before the ticket kiosk in the Small Trianon.
Access the toilets inside the Chemin Creux Pavilion in the Grand Trianon and at the entrance of the Petit Trianon.
A defibrillator is available in the Chemin Creux Pavilion for medical emergencies.
FAQs
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Trianon Estate.
Which ticket should I book to visit Trianon Estate?
Book Versailles Palace and Trianon Estate Tour, which covers entry to Versailles Palace, Gardens, and Maria Antoinette Estate.
Please buy your tickets online to avoid last-minute disappointments.
Is the Trianon at Versailles worth it?
Yes. Unlike the Versailles Palace, the Trianon Estate is less crowded, and you can spend more leisure time strolling around.
Apart from Palaces, there are gardens and groves where you can relax.
How do I get from Versailles Palace to Trianon?
You can go on foot, which takes 30 minutes from the main Palace building.
Or take the mini-train, which takes you to the Grand Trianon in 6 to 7 minutes.
You can also rent a bike.
Who lived at Trianon?
The family of Louis XIV and his successors—Louis XIV built the Grand Trianon, and Louis XV and XVI expanded it. Marie Antoinette spent time in the Petit Trianon.
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