Weekend visits Exceptional weekend openings

The Palace of Versailles is pleased to offer exceptional weekend tours. From the Congress Chamber to the apartments of General De Gaulle at Trianon Sous Bois, or the sculpture and moulding gallery, don't miss this opportunity to discover another face of Versailles less well known. 

the congress chamber

The Palace of Versailles opens the Congress Chamber to mark the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic.

The Congress Chamber was built in 1875 in just 6 months, and seats 1,500, making it larger than the National Assembly and Senate. The hall is a typical example of the official architecture of the Third Republic. Its style is both electric and sumptuous, inspired by the decor of Louis XIV. From 1875 to 1953, no fewer than sixteen Presidents of the Republic were elected here. Today, it is the venue for Congressional meetings, i.e. those of deputies and senators, during constitutional revisions or presidential addresses, as was the case on March 4, 2024 for the inclusion of voluntary interruption of pregnancy (abortion law) in the Constitution. 

The apartment of the President of Congress, built at the same time, is also open to the public. It features neo-Louis XV decor, a style familiar from Versailles. The National Assembly returned the apartment to the Palace of Versailles in 2006. 

general De gaulle's appartment at Trianon-sous-bois

Built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687 to the specifications of Louis XIV, the Grand Trianon is a “small palace of pink marble and porphyry with delightful gardens”, where kings and queens stayed to escape the splendors of the Court. 

In 1963, General De Gaulle took the initiative of refurbishing the site to welcome guests of the Republic, and to set up a presidential residence in the north wing, known as “Trianon-sous-bois”. A private residence was created for General de Gaulle. The first floor housed offices, lounges and a dining room, while the upper floor was given over to private apartments. From 1966 onwards, the President stayed here and received official guests.

Estate of Trianon ticket

This ticket gives you access to the estate of Trianon.

12 €

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Estate of Trianon ticket

This ticket gives you access to the estate of Trianon.

12 €

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Estate of Trianon ticket

This ticket guarantees access to the estate of Trianon (including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the Queen's Hamlet and their gardens) starting at noon.

It includes access to :

• the estate of Trianon;
• the tempory exibitions presented there;
• the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend); 
• the Royal Tennis Court;
• the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
• the Park.

The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and the Gardens).

Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.

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the sculptures and mouldings gallery

Located in the Small Stables, the Sculptures and mouldings Gallery houses not only copies of ancient Greek and Roman statues, but also original sculptures from the gardens of the Château de Versailles. This makes it one of the finest sculpture reserves in the Château and the Louvre. The gallery is exceptionally open at weekends, and also on the occasion of European Museum Night 2025. 

the gallery of coaches

The Gallery of Coaches is located within the Great Stables. Here you'll find majestic carriages, Marie-Antoinette's children's carriages, and sleighs forming a strange and wonderful bestiary... These works are an exceptional testimony to Court life and its splendors. Veritable masterpieces of total art, these carriages combine ostentatious luxury and craftsmanship. Richly decorated with gold and sculptures, they were made by the finest craftsmen of the time. Used for slow, majestic royal processions, they impressed with their splendor, surrounded by an amazed crowd, adorned horses and the sound of hooves echoing on the cobblestones.

practical informations

Self-guided tours are available with a Palace and/or Trianon ticket (for General de Gaulle's apartment) or a Passport ticket. For a guided tour, please reserve a guided tour ticket of your choice in addition to your admission fee. 

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