The Enchanting Petit Trianon: A Jewel of Versailles

Getting There

• Train

  From central Paris, make your way to the Gare Saint-Lazare train station. You can take the Metro Line 3, 12, 13, or 14 to reach the station. Once at Gare Saint-Lazare, purchase a ticket for the RER Line A towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye or a Transilien train towards Versailles-Rive-Droite. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes. After arriving at Versailles-Rive-Droite station, exit the station and follow the signs for the Château de Versailles. It’s approximately a 20-minute walk to the Petit Trianon. Follow the path through the gardens until you reach the Petit Trianon.

• Bus

  From central Paris, you can take Bus Line 171, which departs from the Pont de Sèvres terminal. This bus travels directly to the Château de Versailles and takes about 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the stop 'Château de Versailles', follow the signs to the Petit Trianon, which is located in the gardens of the Château. The walk from the bus stop to the Petit Trianon will take around 10 minutes.

• Uber/Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a ride-sharing app like Uber or hail a taxi. Simply input 'Château de, Le Petit Trianon, 78000 Versailles' as your destination. The drive from central Paris to the Petit Trianon usually takes around 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Be sure to communicate with the driver that you want to go to the Petit Trianon, which is located within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.