Food and drinks

Dining Like Kings and Queens

There are plenty of options to enjoy food and drinks on the Versailles estate.

Inside the Palace of Versailles

Ore – Ducasse

Contemporary cuisine inspired by history, served in an exceptional setting with stunning views. Ideal for a snack break or a full meal during your visit to the palace. The menu features French classics as well as light bites, desserts, and fine pastries. Children are very welcome and can enjoy their own prince or princess menu.

Breakfast at Ore – Ducasse Versailles

Tip: Start your day at Versailles with a royal breakfast or leisurely lunch at Ore – Ducasse, followed by fast-track entry to the Palace of Versailles with no waiting in line. After your meal, you’ll be escorted to the dedicated entrance and can enjoy the rest of your day exploring the palace.

Please note: Palace admission does not include access to the gardens on days when a separate ticket is required (show days).

Grand Café D’ORléans

The Grand Café d’Orléans is a spacious 700 m² restaurant with modern decor, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. Group menus are also available (up to 60 people).

Reservations: +33 (0)1 39 50 29 79

Angelina Tea Room and Restaurant

Located on the first floor of the Palace of Versailles, the Tea Room restaurant offers sweet and savoury dishes throughout the day. The elegant setting combines charm and refinement. In addition, the Angelina Deli features a snack bar and seating in two cosy rooms, inviting guests to relax and enjoy its delights. With its exquisite pastries, the Angelina Deli is truly a treat for food lovers.

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In the Palace Gardens

Picnics

Food and drink are not permitted inside the Palace. Picnicking is not allowed in the gardens, except in the designated covered area directly in front of the Palace. However, you are welcome to enjoy a picnic in the park.

Brasserie de la Girandole

In the heart of the gardens, La Girandole invites you to enjoy breakfast, lunch or a snack – either on one of its two terraces surrounded by nature, or as a takeaway. Open from April to October.

Menu

Le Dauphin

Discover the new menu featuring freshly prepared sandwiches, custom-made salads, homemade buckwheat crêpes and hand-crafted ice cream – available to take away or enjoy on the go.

On days between April and October (high season) when the Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens take place, a ticket is required to enter the gardens.

Inside the Park

La Petite Venise

La Petite Venise

In the heart of the Versailles palace park, between the Apollo Fountain and the Grand Canal, you’ll find the restaurant La Petite Venise.

Originally, this building served as storage for the gondolas used during the nautical festivities on the canals. It also housed the families of the Venetian gondoliers who maintained and elegantly operated the prestigious fleet.

Set in an idyllic atmosphere, La Petite Venise is the perfect spot for special moments — whether it’s a romantic lunch, a family meal, or hosting a private event.

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La Flottille Restaurant

La Flotille restaurant Versailles

Discover La Flottille, the newest culinary gem of Versailles, located in the heart of the palace park.

Young Michelin-starred chef Jean-Baptiste Lavergne-Morazzani presents a refined yet accessible menu, offering a fresh take on the great classics of modern French cuisine.

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La Flottille Takeaway

Right next to La Flottille, you’ll find La Flottille Takeaway. Here you can pick up sandwiches, salads, homemade ice cream, crêpes, and both hot and cold drinks to enjoy in the park. La Flottille Takeaway is open during the high season, from April until 31 October.

Trianon

Angelina Petit Trianon

On the grounds of the Petit Trianon, Angelina Petit Trianon invites you to enjoy a unique culinary experience. Visitors can savour homemade French specialities, including exquisite pastries, light snacks, and, of course, drinks. The elegant setting blends the charm of French tradition with a relaxed atmosphere – perfect for a break during your visit. There are two Angelina locations at Versailles: one inside the palace itself, and one on the Trianon estate.

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Admission tickets for the Palace of Versailles - Main Entrance

Tickets

Tickets, guided tours with a English-speaking guide, combination tickets including transport to and from Paris, and other ticket options.

Garden Palace of Versailles

The Gardens

Discover the many gardens of Versailles and learn more about how they were created.

Apollo-Fountain in the Garden of Versailles

Opening hours

Opening hours vary between high and low season, as well as by area of the Versailles estate.

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