Marie Antoinette's Estate & Trianon Palaces

See the luxurious estate of French royalty at the Trianon Palaces
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Highlight

  • Discover the Trianon Palaces and the beautiful gardens of Marie Antoinette's estate, where she sought solace from the pressures of court life
  • Step inside the magnificent Petit Trianon, a palace nestled in the Versailles park, gifted to Marie Antoinette by Louis XVI
  • Stroll through the opulent chambers of the Grand Trianon, and meander along the sun-drenched Peristyle amidst the lush gardens

Summary

Louis XIV commissioned the Grand Trianon in 1670 as a retreat from court life, serving as a discreet refuge for his affair with Madame de Montespan. In addition to the Trianon Palaces, Marie Antoinette's estate provided a private sanctuary, including the Queen's Hamlet - a rustic village inspired by the Hameau de Chantilly, complete with its own farm, dairy, and mill! This ticket grants access to the Trianon Palaces, where you can admire the luxurious residences of France's monarchs, as well as wander through the hamlet and its gardens.

Description

Ordered by Louis XIV in 1670, the Grand Trianon served as the perfect retreat from the formalities of court life – and a secret retreat for the king's romance with Madame de Montespan. In addition to the Trianon Palaces, Marie Antoinette's property also functioned as a secluded sanctuary. The Queen's Hamlet, a quaint garden village inspired by the Hameau de Chantilly, boasted its own farm, dairy, and mill!

Using this ticket, you can visit the grand Trianon Palaces and discover the luxurious residences of France's monarchs as you meander through the hamlet and its gardens.

Marie Antoinette's Estate & Trianon Palaces
Marie Antoinette's Estate & Trianon Palaces
Marie Antoinette's Estate & Trianon Palaces
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