Dining

La Flottille Garden Restaurant + Passport Ticket to Versailles Palace

Palace of Versailles with ornate architecture and expansive gardens in France.

Palace of Versailles Royal Quarters interior with ornate red furnishings and detailed ceiling.

Flottille café entrance with outdoor seating in a lush garden setting.

Tourists receiving Flottille's snack wrap in Paris, France.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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Snack & Go at Restaurant La Flottille + Palace of Versailles Tickets

from €44

€41.80

5% off

€20 voucher for snacks
Includes fresh fruit salads and artisanal cheeses
Soft drinks are included
Timed entry to the palace
Access to the Trianon Estate
Access to the gardens
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)

Lunch at Restaurant La Flottille + Palace of Versailles Tickets

from €64

€60.80

5% off

€40 voucher for lunch
Includes French classic dishes such as fish and chips, and Angus beef bavette
Soft drinks are included
Timed entry to the palace
Access to the Trianon Estate
Access to the gardens
Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)

4.3/5

(16,793)

Dominik

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Splendour of Versailles The Palace of Versailles is a breathtaking testament to French opulence and history, renowned worldwide for its sheer grandeur. Visitors are immediately struck by the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the majestic royal apartments within the palace itself. Beyond the main château, the Gardens of Versailles offer an exquisite landscape of meticulously manicured lawns, ornate fountains, and spectacular geometric designs that stretch for miles. The entire estate also encompasses the charm of the Petit Trianon and the Grand Trianon, which offer a more intimate, yet equally elegant, glimpse into the private lives of French royalty.

Agne

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I loved how seamless the experience was! The timed entry made it easy to skip long lines and enter right on schedule. The Palace itself was absolutely stunning — every room was filled with incredible art, gold details, and history. Having the optional access to the gardens was a huge bonus — they were beautifully maintained and so peaceful to walk through. Overall, it was a wonderful and well-organized experience that really brought French history to life.

Yoshitaka

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

e Palace of Versailles is magnificent and spacious, but its gardens are also vast and beautifully maintained, so be sure to visit them. The garden also features cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy light meals. For those with mobility concerns, carts and bicycles are available for ren. The Palace of Versailles is a magnificent and spacious building, of course, but the gardens are also vast and well maintained, so be sure to visit them. There are coffee shops and restaurants in the garden where you can have a light meal. For those who are not comfortable with their legs, carts and bicycles are available for rent.

Dine in the heart of the Versailles gardens at La Flottille, a historic 1900s “guinguette” or eatery overlooking a water body. Flottille directly faces the Grand Canal.

Enjoy classic French brasserie dishes and house specialties like fish & chips or the Flottille croque-monsieur, crafted with seasonal ingredients.

Families welcome: dedicated kids’ menu with options like croque-monsieur, sausages with mash, and ice cream.

Relax on the shaded terrace with panoramic views, or in the bright winter garden indoors.

Open daily from 9:00 (closing times vary seasonally; with it closing earlier on fountain show nights).

€40 voucher for lunch at La Flottille (as per option selected)

€20 voucher for snacks at La Flottille (as per option selected)

Soft drinks at the restaurant

Timed entry to the palace

Access to the Trianon Estate

Access to the gardens

Access to the Fountain or Musical show (April to October only)

Extra items ordered at La Flottille outside the ticket menu

Tips

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Houmam
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The class palace is truly sumptuous: the paintings, the Desporte moldings and all the door and window frames are magnificent, with Cesure and illuminating chandeliers. Each room is crystal-clear, and the grounds are exceptional. The Petit Trianon also offers a beautiful period décor, retaining all its authenticity. Absolutely worth a visit.
Linda
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Wonderfully beautiful but not a single sign in the park or in the castle was in English! And the staff also spoke poor English. Surely it is mostly foreign-speaking tourists who visit Versailles?
Lauren
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful!!! Give yourself time taking the RER. We made it 15 mins after the time of the tickets and thankfully they let us go in. No visit to Paris without seeing Versaille.
Ana
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We love the gardens, they're huge.
Sofia
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Going to the Palace of Versailles and the gardens in the month of October was one of the most memorable experiences. Getting to Versailles was also easy for a day trip, setting the tone for a pleasant day. After seeing the images, the interior of the palace lived up to all the expectations. The place was amazing, beautiful, and historical, and there was something to learn about every little detail. Yes, it got crowded, especially in the interior rooms of the palace, but it never took away from the beauty of the place. The best part of the trip was going outside to the gardens. In the month of October, the gardens arrive in a more subtle way. The colors are more muted and it is quiet. You added the ability to meander, and it is a place that reminds you to travel to see places in the world, especially if they are historical and beautiful. Worth the trip.

Explore the full Versailles estate at your own pace with a timed entry ticket. Then, avail the option to enjoy a quality meal onsite at its guinguette, La Flottille.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance of the Palace of Versailles at your selected time slot. Present your ticket at the gate—digital or printed is accepted. Expect a brief security check and ID verification before entry.

What to expect at Versailles Palace

Known for royal opulence, the palace showcases France’s golden age of architecture and décor.

Features

Hall of Mirrors: A 73-meter-long gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, once used for court ceremonies.

King’s Grand Apartments: A suite of rooms richly decorated for the daily life of Louis XIV.

Trianon Estate: A smaller palace retreat was built to escape the formalities of court life.

Queen’s Garden: An English-style landscape with rolling hills, rare trees, a pond, and decorative structures.

Queen’s Hamlet: A rustic village with thatched-roof cottages, a lake, a working farm, and a charming mill.

Gardens: Walk through expansive gardens dotted with over 400 classical sculptures, making it the largest open-air sculpture museum in the world. Entry to the Musical Fountains shows & Musical Gardens is included (April 1 - October 31)

What to expect at La Flottille

Stop at La Flottille near the Grand Canal for a sit-down French meal created by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Baptiste Lavergne—or opt for takeaway snack and enjoy a peaceful picnic in the park.

Menu highlights

If you're opting for the snack, savour artisanal cheeses and fresh fruit salads.

Prefer lunch instead? Dig into staples like Angus beef bavette or fish and chips.

Kids get their own pick in perfect proportions: croque-monsieur, sausages and mash, and ice cream.

What's not allowed

Re-entry upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.

Animals in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.

Weapons and sharp objects.

Accessibility

Versailles estate

Lifts for all levels of the Versailles Palace.

Flat benches are available to sit on in the reception and museum areas.

Guide dogs are allowed upon presentation of proof.

Toilet facilities around the palace.

La Flottille

The toilets in the restaurant are accessible.

Additional information

Versailles estate

For information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here.

Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.

Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit, before 6pm in the high season (April to October) and until 5pm in the low season (November to March).

La Flottille

In order to eat at the restaurant, you must have a valid entry ticket to the Versailles Palace.

The opening hours vary by the season: April to October, from 9am—6:30pm and November to March, from 9am—5pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Please display a printed copy of your voucher along with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.