Park of Madame Elisabeth's estate

Just a stone’s throw from the city center of Versailles, discover a place full of charm and elegance: the Domaine de Madame Élisabeth. Nestled in a lush green setting, this royal estate takes you back to the heart of the 18th century.
In 1783, King Louis XVI acquired this property and gifted it to his beloved sister, Madame Élisabeth. Since then, this exceptional estate has retained all the poetry and tranquility of its aristocratic past.

An English-style park full of surprises

Imagined in the 18th century for the Prince and Princess of Rohan-Guéméné, the park was designed by architect Alexandre Louis Étable de La Brière. Covering 8 hectares, it is organized around winding paths, groves of majestic trees, a mysterious grotto, and a stream originally fed by the Montbauron reservoirs.

A remarkable site for lovers of botany, the estate once housed a collection of rare plants gathered by Le Monnier, Louis XVI’s physician and a passionate natural scientist. The park also included a vegetable garden, an orangery, and a dairy — witnesses to the art of living in the Age of Enlightenment.

A romantic French setting

In the 19th century, the estate was redesigned in the spirit of a romantic English garden while preserving its emblematic features: its picturesque grotto, preserved groves, and scenic vistas. Today, this idyllic setting invites strolling, contemplation, or family walks, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.