About
The Carriage Gallery, also known as the Galerie des Carrosses, is a specialized museum within the Palace of Versailles complex in Versailles, Yvelines, France. It is found at Avenue Rockefeller, 78000 Versailles, and is a good stop for visitors who want to look beyond the palace rooms and gardens.
What you will see
The gallery displays a collection of royal carriages, sleighs and ceremonial vehicles. Its centrepiece is the ornate coaches used by French royalty for state occasions, so the visit offers a close look at how the court travelled and celebrated in formal processions.
Why visit
- It suits anyone interested in royal ceremony, craftsmanship and the vehicles of the French court.
- It makes a change of pace from the palace interiors, with its focus on objects rather than rooms.
- It sits within the wider Versailles estate, so it fits naturally into a day spent exploring the complex.
Planning your trip
Because the gallery is part of the Palace of Versailles complex, a visit can be combined with other parts of the estate. For up-to-date information on visiting, you can call the palace on +33 1 30 83 78 00 before you go.
Versailles itself is a short journey from Paris and rewards a slow visit, and the Carriage Gallery is one of the quieter, more focused places to spend an hour while you are there.
