Facilities
Information for groups
Little train
Explore the Park aboard the little train; you can get on and off at different stops within a single circuit.
Everyday except Mondays
Le Grand Contrôle
Aujourd'hui restauré, il accueille ses hôtes dans une atmosphère originale pour une expérience hors du commun.
Angelina Petit Trianon
At the Petit Trianon there is an Angelina terrace and food stand for a sweet or savoury gourmet break between visiting the park and the Marie-Antoinette’s Estate. Come and enjoy the famous Angelina hot chocolate with your children!
Budget : €€
Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 5:30pm in low season
Bike hire
In the park, hire point at Little Venice on the banks of the Grand Canal. At weekends and on public holidays only, there are also hire points at the Saint Anthony Gate and the Queen’s Gate.
Daily from 10:00am. Closed every year between mid-November and mid-February.
Audiophone
The reservation of audiophones for groups of more than five people (in addition to the speaker) is mandatory.
Budget : 16€
La Girandole
In the heart of the Garden, La Girandole welcomes you for breakfast, lunch or a snack, on one of the two terraces in the middle of nature, or to take away.
Budget : €€
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Closed on Monday.
Rowing boats
Take a trip in a rowing boat along the Grand Canal and discover the park from a different perspective.
Everyday. Closed every year between mid-November and late February.
Water Supply Points
Several water supply points are available free of charge throughout the estate.
Budget : Free
La Flottille takeaway
Located next to the Grand Canal, La Flottille offers food and drinks to take away including sandwiches, salads and crepes. Perfect for a snack or to round off a picnic in the park!
Budget : €€
All week, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace *****
Ideally located between the Palace of Versailles and the Trianon Palaces, in the Park and just a stone’s throw from the gardens.
Budget : Package from €655. Take advantage of the "So Versailles" deal to enjoy a gastronomic stay and visit the Royal Vegetable Garden.
La Guinguette de la Flottille
La Guinguette de La Flottille offers a menu of galettes, crêpes and ice creams, to eat in or take away.
Everyday, 9am to 7pm, from April to October
La Petite Venise
La Petite Venise offers refined Italian cuisine in a bucolic setting listed as a historic monument. Take advantage of the lounge or shaded terrace in this restaurant situated in the heart of the Versailles park.
Budget : €€€
Tuesday to Sunday, 11.45am to 6pm
Hôtel la Résidence du Berry ***
The Residence du Berry was built in 1727 in the heart of the historic Saint Louis district by order of Louis XV. It has since been transformed into a three-star hotel.
Budget : Package from €170. With the "2-Day Passport" deal, take the opportunity to see the Fountains Night Show or a show in the Royal Opera House.
La Flottille
Traditional French cuisine in a 1900's setting on the Grand Canal ... Children can enjoy direct access to the park before enjoying a menu that is dedicated to them.
Budget : €€€
All week, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Estate shops
Find your Versailles souvenirs! Various shops and stands across the Estate of Versailles offer guidebooks, postcards, jewellery, stationery and more.
Tuesday to Sunday
La Cour des Saveurs
The Cour des Saveurs showcases fine foods and offers visitors to the Palace of Versailles the opportunity to sample the excellence of French expertise through a wide range of products.
Budget : €€
Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Grand Café d’Orléans
Idéal pour déjeuner ou goûter sur le pouce entre la visite du Château et celle des jardins. Visitors can enjoy fast food, sandwiches and desserts in the cafeteria to eat in or take away
Budget : €€
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm in high season
Ladurée shop
Discover their famous macarons! Ladurée offers delicatessen and related products at the heart of the Palace of Versailles.
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm in high season
Audioguide
The audioguide is the essential companion to help find your bearings during the visit. It retraces the history of the Palace of Versailles and takes you back into its atmosphere.
Budget : €5
Gourmandises de la Petite Venise
Situated in the heart of the Versailles park between Apollo’s Fountain and the Grand Canal, this takeaway stand offers hand-made ice-cream, sweet treats (waffles, crepes), cakes and hot drinks.
Budget : €
in high season, every day from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. In low season, Tuesdays, weekends and every day during the school holidays from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Librairie des Princes
Discover exhibition catalogues and a number of scientific works or books for young people on the topic of Versailles! A range of books displayed with a careful selection of objects celebrating the art of living in the French style.
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 6:15 pm or from 9:30 am to 5:15 pm
Ore
In this elegant and contemporary cafe, Alain Ducasse proposes classic French cuisine as well as snacks and pastries for tea breaks. You can also enjoy breakfast on site and be the very first to enter the Palace in the morning.
Budget : €€€
Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 5:30 pm
Le Dauphin
In the middle of the Garden, Le Dauphin welcomes you for a gourmet break or a sweet or savoury snack, to take away or to eat on the go.
Budget : €
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Closed on Monday.
Angelina shops
Buy a gift from Angelina or enjoy its delicacies at home! Two Angelina shops offer delicatessen products including bottles of the famous hot and chestnut delights.
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Left Luggage
Luggage lockers are available for smaller items. Strollers are exceptionally allowed inside the halls.
Budget : Free
Picnic
Enjoy a lunch break in the park with an outdoor picnic.
Budget : Free
Every day from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm in high season and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in low season
Restaurant Angelina
The restaurant and tea room Angelina offers, in this space that combines elegance and refinement, a sweet and savoury offer to be tasted on the spot. Come and enjoy the famous Angelina hot chocolate with your children!
Budget : €€€€
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6.30pm in high season
Information points
At the Information points you can find all the information and advice you need about your visit to the Estate.
Budget : Free
Small electric vehicles
Audioguide languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. ♿ : 6 vehicles are equipped to take people in wheelchairs.
Every day from10am to 6.45pm
Mobile charging stations
Enjoy self-service, free and secure charging stations for all types of mobile phone.
Toilets and baby-changing facilities
There are several toilets and free changing tables for babies at your disposal all over the Estate.
Budget : Free
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From March 25
Virtual Reality: The Sun King’s Lost Gardens
For the first time, the Palace of Versailles is opening its doors for an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey back in time! Immerse yourself in 1682 and join André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener, on a special tour of specific groves of the gardens which are no existing anymore.
Games and sport at Versailles
A “green lung” just 16 kilometres from Paris, the estate managed by the Public Institution of the Palace of Versailles draws a great many nature lovers and sports enthusiasts every day. Make the most of this exceptional natural heritage on your own or with friends, as a family or a club.
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