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Basic Information
- Destination: Petit Trianon & Queen’s Hamlet (Hameau de la Reine), Versailles, France
- Type: Historical Site, Cultural Site, Landmark, Park
- Price range: Included with Versailles Passport ticket; separate ticket available for Trianon Estate
- Image:
- [
- "petit_trianon1.jpg",
- "petit_trianon2.jpg",
- "hamlet1.jpg"
- ]
- Ranking: 4.7/5
- Ranking in destination: Top attractions within the Versailles Estate
Content – English
- Name en: Petit Trianon & Queen’s Hamlet (Hameau de la Reine)
- Description en: The Petit Trianon is a neoclassical palace built between 1762 and 1768, gifted by Louis XVI to Queen Marie Antoinette as her private retreat. Surrounded by English-style gardens, it offered the Queen an escape from the rigid court life at Versailles. Nearby, the Queen’s Hamlet (Hameau de la Reine) was built in 1783, inspired by rustic Norman villages, with cottages, a working farm, and a lake. Together, these sites reflect Marie Antoinette’s desire for intimacy and simplicity while still embodying refined elegance.
- Insider tips en: Visit early in the day before the Versailles crowds arrive. The Hamlet is especially charming in spring and summer when gardens are in bloom and animals are present at the farm. Guided tours provide deeper insights into Marie Antoinette’s lifestyle.
- What to bring en: Comfortable shoes, water, and a camera. A picnic is a nice option for the surrounding gardens.
- Entry fee notes en: Access included with the Versailles Passport; separate Trianon ticket available (~€12). Free for children under 18 and EU residents under 26.
- Best time to visit en: Spring and summer for gardens in bloom; autumn for colorful scenery.
Contact & Location – English
- Address en: Domaine de Trianon, 78000 Versailles, France
- Phone: +33 1 30 83 78 00
- Website: chateauversailles.fr
- Email: –
Operational Details
- Opening hours: Tue–Sun, 12:00–18:30 (Apr–Oct); 12:00–17:30 (Nov–Mar); closed Mondays
- JSON format for operating hours:
- {
- "April–October": "12:00–18:30 (Tue–Sun)",
- "November–March": "12:00–17:30 (Tue–Sun)",
- "Monday": "Closed"
- }
- Suggested duration hours: 2–3 hours
- Languages spoken: French, English
Features & Amenities
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair accessible (Petit Trianon); some uneven terrain at Hamlet
- Amenities:
- ["Restrooms", "Guided Tours", "Gift Shop", "Gardens", "Farm Area"]
Media
- Gallery images:
- [
- "petit_trianon1.jpg",
- "petit_trianon2.jpg",
- "hamlet1.jpg"
- ]
- Virtual tour url: –
Ratings & Reviews
- Rating: ~4.7
- Review count: Tens of thousands annually
Administrative
- Is featured: Yes
- Is popular: Yes
- Created at: –
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