Versailles Marie Antoinette Afternoon Guided Tour with Petit Trianon & Hamlet
Step off the beaten path and discover a secret side of Versailles on this enchanting afternoon tour of Marie Antoinette’s private estate. Nestled deep within the palace gardens, the Queen’s Domain feels a world away from the grandeur of the main château. Explore the elegant Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s personal retreat, and stroll through lush gardens to her charming Normandy-style hamlet—complete with a vineyard, dairy, and vegetable farm. Designed as a rustic escape from royal life, this hidden gem offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the private world of France’s most famous queen.
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Petit Trianon and Hamlet
What's included in Versailles Marie Antoinette Afternoon Guided Tour with Petit Trianon & Hamlet
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Le Petit Trianon
Millions of visitors come each year to marvel at the glory the Palace of Versailles, miss the beautiful private domain of Queen Marie-Antoinette. Distance the crowds and access areas reserved for the private lives and loves of the royalty. With a diamond-encrusted key, Louis XVI offered his beloved wife Marie Antoinette an escape from the ritualized public life she found so suffocating in the Palace. This key unlocked the small Petit Trianon palace, sheltered from gossip and criticism, where she could feel free to be herself. Follow in her footsteps, through her English gardens and into the place she called home. The furniture and decoration authentically represents the queen’s own taste and favored craftsmen. You won’t forget Marie Antoinette’s private theatre, a hidden jewel of Versailles, installed so the queen herself could star in popular plays applauded by her fashionable ladies-in-waiting!
Le Hameau De La Reine
Just down the path from the richly adorned palace, Marie Antoinette commissioned a replica rustic village, evoking Normandy with its thatched cottages and dairy herd. Here she appreciated the informal atmosphere and healthy air, and indulged in pastoral amusements with her closest friends and confidantes. We'll also explore her beautiful, landscaped English gardens as we make our way from the Petit Trianon to her hamlet. This hidden paradise is a world away from the crowds at the palace nearby. Make the most of your visit and spend an enchanting afternoon in the private world of Marie Antoinette. Please note we will use the 'Petit Train' to take us back from the Petit Trianon, to ensure your visit is comfortable and to reduce the amount of walking. From the drop off at the Palace it is just a short walk back to the RER train station for your direct train back to Paris.
Inclusions
- Step inside the exquisite Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s private palace.
- Escape the crowds and explore Versailles’ hidden royal retreat.
- Wander through her Normandy-style hamlet, complete with vineyard and farm.
- Discover a peaceful, rarely visited corner of Versailles rich in charm and history.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Please note you will need to purchase a garden ticket to access the meeting point.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A reasonable amount of walking is involved, please ensure you wear comfortable shoes
- Please note! You will need to purchase a ticket to enter the gardens of Versailles, as you need to cross the gardens to reach the gate that leads to the Domain of Marie-Antoinette. The ticket will cost 10€ or 11€ depending on the day of your visit. Please allow yourself plenty of time, ticket lines can be long and it is about a 15 minute walk through the gardens to reach the gate.
- This tour is best suited to guests who are already in Versailles visiting the palace and gardens in the morning, or guests who have previously visited and know the palace and gardens and wish to explore more.
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide at the bottom of the gardens in front of the restaurant La Flotille by the Grand Canal. You can see the Grand Canal from the terrace behind the palace. Walk towards it, on the right hand side of the gardens. Your guide will be wearing their guide card on an orange lanyard.
End Points
- Your guide will drop you back at the palace at the end of your tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the starting time of the tour. • Our tours start on time and we cannot guarantee that late arrivals can be accommodated. • Please present your booking voucher on your cell phone to your guide at the meeting point. You do not need to print it. • Areas in the garden are not optimal for people with disabilities, specifically those using wheelchairs
