Who built the Petit Trianon?

It was built for King Louis XV, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, between 1762 and 1768.

Why is the Petit Trianon linked to Marie-Antoinette?

Louis XVI gave it to his wife upon becoming king, and she shaped it to her own taste, closely tying it to her image.

Is the Petit Trianon part of the Palace of Versailles?

Yes, it stands within the Versailles park, as part of the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, and is visited in that context.

What can be seen inside the Petit Trianon?

The Queen's apartment, Marie-Antoinette's library and interiors inspired by nature and the seasons.

Château du Petit Trianon

Petit Trianon Castle

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Château du Petit Trianon stands in Versailles (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set within the grounds of Versailles, the Petit Trianon is a square-plan château built for Louis XV between 1762 and 1768, later becoming Marie-Antoinette's private retreat. Designed by the royal architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, it stands out for the restraint of its colonnaded facades, a marked contrast to the grandeur of the main palace. Visitors can see the Queen's apartment, Marie-Antoinette's library and interiors decorated with floral and rustic motifs. The building forms part of the wider Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, within the Versailles park.

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What to know

The château is visited as part of the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, within the Versailles park.
The building is a listed historic monument.
Opening hours cover only one day according to available data, so it is worth checking the exact day before visiting.
The building has several levels, including a main floor reached by a staircase, meaning some stairs must be climbed.

Practical information

Opening hours

Domaine de Trianon: 12h00-18h30, fermé les lundis, le 25 décembre, le 1er janvier et le 1er mai

Annual closures : Mondays; 25 December; 1 January; 1 May

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Versailles · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Versailles, Yvelines

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé)

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Who built the Petit Trianon?: It was built for King Louis XV, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, between 1762 and 1768.
Why is the Petit Trianon linked to Marie-Antoinette?: Louis XVI gave it to his wife upon becoming king, and she shaped it to her own taste, closely tying it to her image.
Is the Petit Trianon part of the Palace of Versailles?: Yes, it stands within the Versailles park, as part of the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, and is visited in that context.
What can be seen inside the Petit Trianon?: The Queen's apartment, Marie-Antoinette's library and interiors inspired by nature and the seasons.