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Palace · Versalhes, Ilha de França
Domaine de Trianon
Marie Antoinette's retreat at the back of the park: the marble Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the English gardens and the Hameau de la Reine, a village of rustic houses around a lake.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Domaine de Trianon
The Domaine de Trianon, also called Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, lies at the northern end of the park, about 1.5 km from the palace. It was the place where the royal family escaped the court's formal etiquette. The Grand Trianon was built in 1687 and 1688 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Luís XIV, with pink marble columns from the Languedoc; later Napoleon used it as a residence and furnished it in the Empire style.
The Petit Trianon was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel and built between 1762 and 1768 for Luís XV. In 1774 Luís XVI gave it to Maria Antonieta, who turned the surroundings into an English-style garden, with winding paths, streams, the Templo do Amor and a small theater where she herself performed.
The most curious spot is the Hameau de la Reine, the queen’s village, begun in 1783 by Richard Mique with the help of the painter Hubert Robert. They are rustic-looking houses around a lake: the Maison de la Reine, connected to the billiard house by a wooden gallery, a mill with a wheel that never ground grain, the fishing tower and a farm that still keeps animals.
The Trianon opens only at midday and is closed on Mondays, like the palace. The Passeport ticket includes the visit; the Trianon also has its own admission.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow 2 to 3 hours for the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Hameau de la Reine.
Best time
In the afternoon, since the estate opens at midday; preferably after visiting the palace in the morning. From April to October the English gardens are greener and the days are long. Check opening times before you go.
How to get there
On foot, through the gardens and park, it’s about a 25–30 minute walk from the palace. There is also a small tourist train that links the palace to the Trianon and the Grand Canal, and bicycles are available to rent in the park.
Tip
Save the Hameau de la Reine for last: it’s the quietest section, and afternoon light is usually good for photos of the lake and the mill. There are cafés along the way, but lunch is simpler in the town of Versalhes or at the restaurants near the Grand Canal.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Domaine de Trianon
Is the Trianon included in the palace ticket?
The Passeport ticket includes the palace, gardens and the Domaine de Trianon. There are also tickets only for the Trianon. Check options on the official website before buying.
How long does it take to go from the palace to the Trianon?
On foot, about 25 to 30 minutes through the gardens and park. The domain's little train makes the route with stops at the Grand Canal.
What is the Hameau de la Reine?
It is the hamlet built for Maria Antonieta from 1783 onward, with rustic-looking houses, a mill, a tower and a farm around a lake. It was a rural-life setting within the royal park.
What time does the Trianon open?
It opens at noon and is closed on Mondays. Check the closing time, which varies between high and low season.