The Petit Trianon opens at 12:00, later than the Palace. Louis XVI gave this small palace to Marie-Antoinette in 1774. You can enter with the Passport or the Estate of Trianon ticket at €15.
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The Petit Trianon stands between a French garden and an English garden, with the Queen's Hamlet beyond.
The palace
The Petit Trianon is a small palace in the Estate of Trianon. Louis XV ordered it in 1758 from Ange-Jacques Gabriel, his first architect. Gabriel completed it in 1768. The name set the new palace apart from the older Marble Trianon, which then became the Grand Trianon.
In 1774 Louis XVI gave the Petit Trianon to Marie-Antoinette. An Anglo-Oriental garden replaced the botanical gardens of Louis XV. The queen kept adding to it.
During the Revolution the Petit Trianon served as a hostel for a time. Napoleon restored the palace, first for his sister Pauline and then for the Empress Marie-Louise. In 1867 the Empress Eugénie made it a museum to the memory of Marie-Antoinette.
Rooms and gardens
In the first-floor antechamber, you see Marie-Antoinette with a Rose by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun. Louis XV first dined in the Main Dining Room on 11 September 1769. The room could seat 50 guests.
In the Movable Mirrors Boudoir, look at the mirror panels. A mechanism on the floor below raised and lowered them. The bedchamber that Marie-Antoinette took over had been Madame Du Barry's.
In the Silverware Room, you see a Sèvres service ordered by Marie-Antoinette. The service was made in 1781. The service has a pearls and cornflowers pattern. It counts 295 pieces, 120 of them plates.
In the French Gardens stands the French Pavilion, completed in 1750. In the English Gardens, you can see the Belvedere by Richard Mique. The Belvedere has 8 sides. The pavilion stands above the lake.
The Temple of Love stands on an island. The Palace's own pages also call it the Love Monument. You can recognise it by its 12 Corinthian columns and low dome. Richard Mique designed it. Construction was finished in July 1778.
The Queen's Theatre opened in 1780 with 250 seats, in blue, white and gold. Marie-Antoinette watched private performances there and also took the stage. You need a guided tour to enter. The Palace's ticket office lists the tour in French.
The ticket
| Ticket | Adult price |
|---|---|
| Free admissionVisitors under 18 and EU residents under 26 | Free |
| Estate of Trianon ticket, EEA rateFor residents and nationals of the European Economic Area | |
| Estate of Trianon ticketGrand Trianon, Petit Trianon, their gardens and the Queen's Hamlet, from 12:00 | |
| Passport, low season2 November to 31 March; €22 for EEA residents and nationals | |
| Passport, high season1 April to 1 November; €32 for EEA residents and nationals |
Official adult prices, read
You pay €15 for the Estate of Trianon ticket at the standard adult rate. The EEA rate is €12 for residents and nationals of the European Economic Area. Your ticket covers the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, their gardens and the Queen's Hamlet.
The Passport covers the same places and adds the Palace. You pay €25 at today's standard rate, or €22 if you qualify for the EEA rate.
You do not need a time slot for Trianon. Book your Palace time slot if you visit both. You can buy tickets at the Grand Trianon entrance.
What to do: Buy the Estate of Trianon ticket if you only want Trianon. Choose the Passport if your day also includes the Palace.
Opening times
The Estate of Trianon12:00 to 17:30. Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays, last admission 16:45
The Palace9:00 to 17:30. Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays, last admission 16:45
Low season, 2 November to 31 March. open, you can enter open, last admission has passed
Plan your Trianon visit from 12:00, Tuesday to Sunday. The Petit Trianon closes at 17:30 in low season. In high season, you can visit the Petit Trianon until 18:30. The Estate of Trianon is closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
What to do: If your day includes the Palace, start there at 9:00. Allow 30 minutes on foot to reach Trianon for its 12:00 opening.
On the day
From the Palace allow 30 minutes on foot. The little train takes 20 minutes and stops at the Petit Trianon. Your ticket costs €9 for a circuit. Use the map of the Estate of Trianon to plan your visit.
Ramps stand at the entrance. A multimedia room on the ground floor shows the first floor and the attic. You can borrow a wheelchair for use inside the palace only.
Toilets are at the Petit Trianon before the ticket check. If you need food during your visit, an Angelina terrace and food stand serves the Petit Trianon.
You can reach the Queen's Hamlet from the Petit Trianon through the English Gardens. Follow the route marked in pink. Your Estate of Trianon ticket covers the Hamlet.
Animals, bikes and scooters are not allowed in the Estate of Trianon. Guide dogs are allowed with proof. You may take photos without flash in the rooms.
What to do: If you want to include the Queen's Hamlet, visit the Petit Trianon's rooms first. If your time is short, keep your visit to the palace.
Yes. You can visit the Petit Trianon's rooms with a Passport or an Estate of Trianon ticket. The Trianon ticket costs €15 at the standard adult rate. The Petit Trianon opens at 12:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. You can see Marie-Antoinette's bedroom and the Movable Mirrors Boudoir.
Marie-Antoinette developed the gardens and took part in private theatre performances at the Petit Trianon. She received the palace from Louis XVI in 1774. Richard Mique designed the Belvedere and the domed monument you can see in the English Gardens. The Queen's Theatre opened in 1780.
Yes. The Petit Trianon has been fully restored and is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00. You can visit at your own pace or on a guided tour. Entry comes with the Passport or with the Estate of Trianon ticket at €15.
Ange-Jacques Gabriel, first architect to the King, built the Petit Trianon. Louis XV ordered the palace in 1758, and Gabriel completed it in 1768. You can also see Richard Mique's Belvedere and Temple of Love in the English Gardens outside the palace.
Yes. Your Passport covers the Petit Trianon with the rest of the Estate of Trianon. The standard Passport costs €25 today, or €22 for residents and nationals of the European Economic Area. If you only want Trianon, the Estate of Trianon ticket costs €15 at the standard adult rate.
The Grand Trianon was Louis XIV's private residence and now largely shows Napoleon's furnishings. The Petit Trianon was built for Louis XV and later given to Marie-Antoinette. You can see her bedroom and the English Gardens there. Your Estate of Trianon ticket covers both from 12:00.
With a guide
These tours include admission to the Petit Trianon. If you want to explore on your own, entry costs €15 with the Estate of Trianon ticket. The Trianon tours page compares more of them.
Palace guiding with Trianon admission
For Palace commentary before your own Trianon visit, this ticket includes a 1 hour 30 minutes guided Palace tour. Your ticket also covers Grand and Petit Trianon with the Queen's Hamlet.
from €78 per adult
Afternoon bike ride to Trianon
Compared option: Classic Bike – English
The afternoon ride starts in Versailles and reaches the Hamlet and Petit Trianon. Allow 4 hours with up to 15 guests. Choose this if you want estate cycling without committing to a full-day tour.
from €89 per adult
See the tourPrivate Trianon guiding with lunch
After lunch, your private guide takes you through Grand and Petit Trianon. The 8 hours day also includes the Palace and Queen's Hamlet. Choose this if you want Trianon guiding with a restaurant meal arranged.
from €725 per adult
See the tourPrices in euros per adult, read : the usual lowest price of each option, without short sales. The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.
Nearby
The model village beyond the Petit Trianon
Louis XIV's private palace, open from 12:00
Every Passport rate and where to book the time slot
