Grandes & Petites Ecuries
Grandes & Petites Ecuries
4.5
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Two large stables built in the late 17th century. The Grandes Ecuries is the home of the Carriage Museum and the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Versailles-Château • 6 min walk
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Linda H
Chandler, AZ98 contributions
Oct 2019
These gardens and there are multiple gardens, take a staff of 300 to cultivate and care for are phenomenal. We walked through them and witnessed the fountains and the rich colors that rocked our world.
Written October 9, 2019
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,190 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
The gardens designed for Louis XIV in 1661 created the benchmark for European gardens of that century. If you love gardens you might need to allow more than one day to visit everything. Even though you can hire a golf cart, bike or even a Segway (insert groan from me here), it would be tough to see this amazing place. Buy a ticket for the entire place, not just the gardens as there is some amazing history here. Cost is around $15 Euro and worthwhile. With 3 students in tow we were exhausted at the end of the day with all the walking. According to my pedometer, I'd done well over 35,000 steps. I'd recommend you get there early if you want some good photo opportunities as in June it got busy very quickly.
There are plenty of places to eat, toilets are easily found and a lovely gift shop inside and at the entrance.
Again - take your time and soak up everything this place has to offer.
There are plenty of places to eat, toilets are easily found and a lovely gift shop inside and at the entrance.
Again - take your time and soak up everything this place has to offer.
Written August 4, 2016
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rayrest
Fenton, UK7,984 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is the location that you will find the royal carriages collection that are real example of royal grandeur. It is away from the main attraction and I do hope that your tour includes this bit.
Written May 2, 2018
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Travel R
Rochester, MN2,028 contributions
Aug 2019
Nothing grand aside from the size. 2 stories, 2 buildings, and could hold thousands of horses--not your standard stable...
Written August 30, 2019
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Luv2travel101974
Miami, FL416 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
These gardens are gorgeous, however, be ready for lots of walking! You also have the option of renting a golf cart, and enjoying a boat ride in the lagoon. We will definitely try those options next time we visit.
Written August 11, 2016
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mithuuu
Stavanger, Norway256 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
Its a very good place to see. It is situated behind the main palace. The adjacent garden and the status are very beautiful.
Written August 7, 2016
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vicki d
El Cajon, CA74 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Don't think you can visit and even begin to scratch the surface of this place. We rented the golf cart and were able to see more than we would have if we had tried to do it on foot. We were limited on time so we had the cart for 2 hours and were able to see so much! Around every corner and down every path there is something beautiful and unexpected.
Written July 1, 2016
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nyk
nyk565 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
The gardens are huge and very well maintained. It is possible to take a mini-train from the palace grounds or walk around (its a bit of long walk though), There are huge crowds at the ticketing counter for the trains and the prices are a bit steep as well.
Written January 11, 2015
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,927 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Spent approximately 30 mins here and that was enough time to take in the detail of the carriages, sleds, etc. I'm glad we didn't actually miss seeing this.
Written March 13, 2020
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Tom B
Crystal River, FL125 contributions
Aug 2019
Large stables and a smaller stables. There were a lot of hores in the 17th century for the only transportation. So, stables
Written September 19, 2019
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Bonjour,
Je lis souvent que l'entrée aux écuries ainsi que la galerie des carosses est gratuite, alors que sur le site du Château de Versailles, il est indiqué 10 euros.
Pouvez-vous m'expliquer ?
Merci par avance !!
Written June 29, 2018
Fatima A
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hello, is it possible to book a horseback riding session when we are there?
Written April 4, 2018
Hi, I was wondering about renting a golf cart or bikes during my visit to Versailles. Where can you rent these? Approximately how much are they? Is it safe to ride through the gardens with out running into walkers? I am only spending the day there, bought a passport to see everything and want to maximize my time. I am most interested in the gardens as I have seen 100 castles!
Written August 15, 2017
Hello,
You should ask your question on the Versailles' palace page and not on the Great Stable one.
Best regards,
The Equestrian Academy of Versailles
Written December 12, 2017
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