Audio Guide of The Petit Trianon

The Petit Trianon and the surrounding gardens generally open at 12:00 noon and close between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm depending on the season. It is important to note that they open later than the main Palace. Remember that, like the rest of the estate, it is closed every Monday; you can check the exact hours on the official Palace of Versailles website.

To enter, you need a specific ticket called the 'Trianon Estate' ticket or the 'Passport' ticket, which includes the entire complex; the basic general admission to the Palace does NOT guarantee access here. Admission is free for visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26. You can buy your tickets directly from the official online ticket office.

For a complete visit including the interior of the building, which is intimate and quick to see, and a walk through its gardens, you should allow between 45 minutes and 1 hour. If you decide to include the Queen's Hamlet, I would recommend adding at least 30 extra minutes to enjoy the experience without rushing.

This place is the symbol of royal intimacy; it was the private retreat that Louis XVI gave to Marie Antoinette so she could escape the rigid etiquette of the Palace of Versailles. Here, the queen made her own rules and no one could enter without her express invitation, turning it into a jewel of personal history and Neoclassical architecture.

Since it opens at noon, the best time is to arrive right at 12:00 pm to be among the first to enter, or after 3:30 pm when most tour groups have already left. Spring and early autumn are ideal for seeing the English gardens at their very best.

Accessibility is partial; the interior has access to the ground floor, but the upper floors may have restrictions, and the gravel paths in the gardens make manual wheelchair use more difficult. It is strongly recommended to use the internal transport service or consult the accessibility guide on the Palace of Versailles website.

You are in the heart of Marie Antoinette's Estate, so just a short walk away you will find the majestic Grand Trianon and the picturesque Queen's Hamlet, an essential rustic farmstead. This whole ensemble makes a perfect complementary visit and offers a complete contrast with the opulence of the main palace.

Do not underestimate the distance; the Petit Trianon is about a 25 to 30 minute walk from the main Palace, so I recommend taking the Petit Train to save energy. Wear very comfortable shoes and download our audio guide to understand the secrets the walls do not tell on their own.