To do · Park of Versailles – Grand Canal
Photo: Château de Versailles / Christian Milet
Bike hire in the Park of Versailles
The park's long avenues and the loop of the Grand Canal are made for bikes, and pedalling to Marie-Antoinette's estate is far more fun for children than the walk.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Where | Park of Versailles – Grand Canal |
| Address | Hire point at La Petite Venise, on the bank of the Grand Canal, Park of Versailles |
| Season and hours | Every day 10:00–18:45 from April to October; 10:00–17:00 from early to mid-November; closed from mid-November to mid-February. Last ticket 30 minutes before closing. |
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Checked on en.chateauversailles.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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