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About Grand Trianon

The Grand Trianon is open daily except for Mondays and May 1st from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with the last admission at 6:00 PM.

To enjoy some quiet time and avoid crowds, come to the Grand Trianon early in the morning, right before the opening, on weekdays, or after the peak hours from 3:00 PM.

Set aside one and a half hours to enjoy the museum's exhibits.

  • Explore the hidden peaceful place 

Get away from the noise of Paris and crowds of tourists in the Grand Trianon, built by Louis XIV. Learn how the legendary Sun King used this palace, as well as what its original name was and which events took place here. Discover the beauty of the Grand Trianon, heavily influenced by Italian architecture, and walk in the ornate gardens.

  • Immerse yourself in the life of the monarchy

You will find that most of the apartments look as they were years ago. Take a peek into what life or the royal family was like away from the court's prying eyes. Marvel at the magnificent Mirror Drawing Room and admire the Empress's Bedroom.

The Grand Trianon is located in the Estate of Trianon near the Petit Parc. Come to the museum directly through the entrances to the Estate or from the Palace and the gardens.

You can easily reach the Grand Trianon from the town of Versailles through the Grille de la Reine or Porte Saint-Antoine.

Admission by car is €12 per vehicle and free for people with reduced mobility.

Discover incredible insights about the Grand Trianon and explore Versailles with the in-app audio tour Versailles & Gardens: The Treasures of the French Monarchy. Enjoy the trip and don't worry about anything: tickets to exhibitions, gardens, and fountain shows are already included.

  • The Grand Trianon tickets

General admission to the Grand Trianon is €12 per person.

There is a reduced admission fee (€8) for the following people:

- Arras Musée des Beaux-Arts ticket holders and subscribers

- large family reduction cardholders

- members of societies of friends of national museums

- visitors who pay with a Chèques-Vacances card

  • Free admission

The Grand Trianon is free for all visitors from November to March on the first Sunday of the month.

The museum also guarantees free entry to people under 18, EU citizens under 26, schoolchildren and teachers in a French establishment, people with disabilities and their companions, social benefits recipients and job seekers in France, Culture cardholders, and École d'Art students.

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