About
The Petit Trianon stands in the grounds of Versailles, in the Yvelines department of France, a short walk from the great palace that most visitors come to see. It is a smaller, quieter building, and that is much of its appeal. Its address is 78000 Versailles, and it is also known as Marie Antoinette's Palace.
The building
The Petit Trianon is an intimate neoclassical palace. It was built for Louis XV's mistress, and was later given to Marie Antoinette. Its refined architecture reflects a more private style of life than the formal rooms of the main château, and walking through it gives a sense of scale that the grand palace does not.
The gardens
Around the house are English-style gardens, which offer a looser and more natural feel than the geometric lines of the French formal gardens nearby. Many visitors find them a welcome change of pace during a day spent at Versailles.
Planning a visit
- Allow time to explore both the palace and the gardens at an unhurried pace.
- Combine the visit with a stroll through the wider grounds of Versailles.
- For opening times, tickets and current information, contact the site directly on +33 1 30 83 78 00.
For those interested in the story of the French court, the Petit Trianon offers a more personal glimpse of royal life than the grand state apartments, and it rewards a slower, more reflective visit.
