Versailles offers a variety of dining options for visitors, ranging from casual eateries to elegant restaurants. When exploring the Palace of Versailles and its expansive gardens, finding a convenient and delightful place to eat is essential to make the most of your visit. The town of Versailles itself is home to numerous charming cafés and bistros, where you can savor traditional French cuisine and enjoy a leisurely meal. For those looking for a more picturesque setting, the palace grounds host several notable dining establishments. Among these, La Flottille Restaurant and La Petite Venise Restaurant stand out.
Ore
The Ore restaurant in the palace of Versailles offers breakfast, lunch, and tea to its visitors. Its special dessert Le Louis XIV is a must-try. You can also try some delectable delicacies such as guinea fowl and Croque monsieur, which will delight your taste buds.
Ore is closed only on Mondays, rest its opening hours are:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: Additional hours from 7pm to 8pm.
This Versailles restaurant offers a lake view of indoor and outdoor dining. The ambiance is having a feel of a 1900’s scene. You can enjoy your favorite traditional French cuisine surrounded by 1900s decor. There is a takeaway option as well for your desired snacks.
Flottille is open daily and its opening hours vary as:
During peak season: 8:30am to 6pm
During low season: 9am to 5pm
La Petite Venise of the Palace of Versailles masters itself in all types of cuisine. You’ll find grilled octopus to classic pizzas, all under one roof. It also has a refreshing menu for your summer trip and also a menu that warms you up in winter. You can also enjoy its cuisines on takeaway.
It is open daily, however, depending on the season its hours vary:
Monday to Sunday: 11.45am to 6 (Peek Season)
Tuesday to Sunday: 11.45am to 5 (Off-peek Season)
A mesmerizing view with outdoor sitting is found at La Girandole. It has two sections, one sitting area, and the other fast food section. This restaurant will fulfill all your discerning appetites with a choice of burgers, steaks, fries, and salads.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays while you can enjoy the amazing appetite from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
The boutique Cour de Marbre, which can be found at the bottom of the Queen’s Staircase after touring the Grand Apartments, has a large selection of presents and items inspired by themes found at the Palace of Versailles.
This new Pavillon Dufour shop, which is situated near the end of the Palace tour itineraries, has taken over the historic space beneath the Cour des Princes that was formerly home to the outdated water tanks from “La Bouche du Roi.”
Note:
The Versailles shops are closed on Mondays and public holidays, however, they are open from Tuesday to Sunday, but, opening hours vary depending upon the season
High Season: 10am to 5.45 pm
Low Season; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
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