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The Grand Trianon
Description
The Grand Trianon was designed in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart to allow King Louis XIV to escape the excessive luxury of the Court and to safeguard his love affairs there. The site indeed exudes a sense of intimacy and refinement.
The palace is inspired by Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and leisurely strolls. It was built on the site of Louis XIV’s former Porcelain Trianon.
A little fun fact: in the past, the Grand Trianon was surrounded by thousands of potted flowers, which were changed every day. Today, this tradition is still maintained with each season.
The spectacle was truly unique: flowerbeds bursting with blooms of every color and a wide variety of fragrances filled the air.
Later on, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and by Presidents of the Republic.
From 1962 to 1966, General de Gaulle entrusted André Malraux, then Minister of Cultural Affairs, with the restoration of the Grand Trianon.
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Price(s)
Adult: 12 € Reduced price: 8 €. Free entry for children under 26, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, people with reduced mobility, disabled people, disabled people and accompanying persons. Group rate available for 30 people or more. Free for people under 26 years old from European Union Free for people under 18 years outide of the European Union Free for disabled person and an accompanying person More ticket options available : - The 1 day pass includes the entire estate (Gardens + Trianons) - The 2 days pass includes the entire estate (Gardens + Trianons) for two consecutive days. Free the first Sundays of each months from November to March).
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Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Versailles Grand Parc - 03/12/2025
www.versailles-tourisme.com/
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Open period
All year round on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. During high season: Marie-Antoinette's Estate is open from 10:00a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (access to interior areas until 5:45 p.m.) from Tuesday to Sunday except for certain holidays or official ceremonies. During low season: Marie-Antoinette's Estate is open from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. (no admission after 5:00 p.m.) from Tuesday to Sunday except for certain holidays or official ceremonies.
Contact
Phone : 01 30 83 78 00
Website : http://www.chateauversailles.fr
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Tips
The Marie Antoinette Estate and the Trianons are included in the 1 and 2 days pass
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