Nestled within the Anglo-Chinese Gardens of the Petit Trianon, not far from the shimmering golden splendor of the Palace of Versailles, there's a tiny rocky mountain known as the Trianon Rock. Surmounted by an elegant belvedere, this romantic lookout hides cool, shaded cavities along its sides, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the gardens.
Versailles is getting ready for a royal night like no other! On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Marie Antoinette will open the doors of her Trianon Estate for an exceptional costume party, organized to celebrate the 10th edition of the Fêtes Galantes, which will be held the following day at the Palace. Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m.
The Domaine de Trianon can be visited separately from the Château. Located two kilometers away, it was once a place of refuge for kings, who found rest and relaxation away from the Court. Created by Louis XV, the estate became the fiefdom of Marie-Antoinette, who modified the grounds and created an entire hamlet, like a small village.
It’s one of Versailles’ most iconic backdrops. Built between 1783 and 1786 at the heart of the Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet appears as a quaint Norman village frozen in time. Yet behind its thatched roofs and vegetable gardens lie realities far removed from the fairy-tale image of the “occasional farmer” often associated with Marie-Antoinette.
A magical stroll awaits us at the Château de Versailles this Saturday, May 18, 2024: on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Petit Trianon is opening its doors to us free of charge at night for an enchanted evening.
