Guided tour of the Private Domain of Marie Antoinette at Versailles

Your ticket covers timed entry to the Estate of Trianon, a guided visit of the Petit Trianon (inside), a guided walk through Marie‑Antoinette’s English‑style gardens and the Queen’s Hamlet (exteriors),. Led by an expert, accredited, English‑speaking guide. 

No, this tour takes place at the Petit Trianon and Estate of Marie-Antoinette and does not go into the main palace. If you wish to do that, please make sure you book a visit in the morning before this one, as after our tour is finished you will not have enough time to fully enjoy the palace before closing time.

This tour is a perfect way to spend the afternoon after visiting the palace of Versailles in the morning!

No! This tour is the perfect complement to a morning visit of the Palace of Versailles. You will see the two very different sides of life at the palace, and gain a much deeper understanding of Marie-Antoinette in particular. It’s ideal for those of you who wish to explore and learn more, but is also a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and does not require a visit to the main palace beforehand in order to enjoy it.

No! The Private Estate of Marie-Antoinette is often overlooked by visitors to the palace. It’s tucked away at the bottom of the park, and is much quieter and more tranquil than the main palace. It provides the perfect relaxing afternoon after a morning visit to the palace, and also shows the stark contrast between the lives led by Marie-Antoinette at the two royal residences.

This experience lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes and runs in small, friendly groups of 1–20 guests—plenty of time for highlights without rushing. 

Because the Estate of Trianon opens at noon. Visiting after lunch lets you enjoy the Petit Trianon and the Hamlet when they are open. It’s much calmer than the morning Palace crowds. 

We meet in Versailles at the top of the Grand Canal (full directions on your voucher). It’s about a 20‑minute walk from the Palace. To reach the meeting point from the Palace area you’ll need a Gardens ticket —your voucher explains the simplest route. Please ensure you leave plenty of time to buy your garden ticket (there can be a line) and walk down through the gardens.
Alternatively, if you want to avoid going through the gardens and buying a ticket, you can access Versailles park for free through the gate called La Grille de la Reine. From there it’s about a 15 minute walk to the meeting point.

Most visitors take the RER C to Versailles Château – Rive Gauche (then walk through the Gardens), or come by taxi. On rare occasions there are RER C service changes—in that case, use suburban Transilien L (Rive Droite) or Transilien N (Chantiers) instead. We’ll flag any major disruptions in your pre‑tour instructions

Yes! This tour is perfect for visitors who are already in Versailles, and who want to see more after their morning tour of the palace has ended. If your morning tour includes a ticket to tthe gardens, make sure you stay there after the tour has ended. There are plenty of places to eat before joining us for the afternoon tour.  

The Queen’s theatre is not open to the public. Occasionally we can peek through a glass door and see some of the interior, but this is very rare. We’ll explore the outdoor Hamlet; the cottages are not open to the general public for interior visits. The Petit Trianon is visited inside. 

Expect a fair amount of walking on garden paths that can be damp or muddy after rain—please wear comfortable, closed‑toe shoes and a light layer.. 

Yes—many families love this visit. Please reserve a place for every participant, including children, as they count toward group size and timed entries.

Manual wheelchairs are available on site (free, for indoor use), and access ramps exist at the Trianon entrances; however please note that only the garden level of the Petit Trianon is accessible, wheelchair users will not be able to visit the furnished rooms which are all on the first floor and only accessible via a staircase. Garden distances are long and the paths are narrow and uneven, the paths are narrow. For these reasons we do not recommend this tour for wheelchair users.

Strollers are fine outdoors; inside rooms, rules can vary and staff may require you to leave strollers/large items at the cloakroom when it’s operating. In general, large bags and suitcases aren’t allowed—travel light. Only foldable umbrellas are allowed inside the Petit Trianon.

Yes—personal photos are welcome, but no flash, tripods, selfie sticks or lighting in interiors. Always follow signage and staff guidance. 

No food or drink is allowed inside the rooms, but you’ll find cafés and restaurants on the Estate. There is a small café by the Petit Trianon and a selection of restaurants and sandwich bars by the Grand Canal. Picnics are allowed in the Park—a lovely idea before your tour. 

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We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; within 24 hours, entries are locked to our time slot and aren’t refundable. If you need to cancel within 24 hours we recommend that you check with your travel insurer.

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