Versailles Marie Antoinette Afternoon Guided Tour with Petit Trianon & Hamlet

4.3 (31 reviews) Versailles, France
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Duration2h 30m
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • 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.

What to expect

  1. Le Petit Trianon
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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!
  2. Le Hameau De La Reine
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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 point

Your guide will drop you back at the palace at the end of your tour.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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