Garden and Court of Scents

  • Cour des senteurs
  • Cour des senteurs
  • Jardin des Récollets
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Presentation

Located just 100 meters from the main entrance of the Palace of Versailles, the Cour des Senteurs is a unique place that celebrates the Versailles art of living, combining history, culture, and sensory delights.
An exceptional boutique
La Boutique Royale invites you to discover French refinement through an exclusive selection of perfumes, decorative objects, Toile de Jouy, and fine foods. Each product embodies the craftsmanship and prestige that have made Versailles famous.

A gourmet and varied dining offer

Chez Molly, Tea Room: a haven of sweetness for a gourmet break, renowned for its Sunday brunch, where conviviality and delicacy come together.

La Table du 11 (1 Michelin star): Jean-Baptiste Lavergne-Morazzani offers exceptional gastronomic cuisine, blending tradition and modernity. His passion and audacity shine through in every dish, for a truly memorable culinary experience.

La Cave du 11: a convivial space dedicated to wine tasting, accompanied by sharing plates and delicious bites — perfect for prolonging a moment of pleasure.

A cultural and sensory journey in the heart of Versailles

Designed as a true urban passageway, the Cour des Senteurs gives you easy access to iconic sites:

- The Tennis Court Oath Room, historic cradle of French democracy
- The picturesque streets of the Saint-Louis district
- The King’s Kitchen Garden (*Potager du Roi*), with its thousands of fruit trees that once supplied the royal table

This magical place offers a poetic and sensory interlude before or after a visit to the Palace, where culture, nature, and emotions combine for a unique experience in the heart of the royal city.

The Jardin des Récollets, a haven of peace in continuation

Extending from the Cour des Senteurs, the Jardin des Récollets invites you to relax. Certified *Eco Jardin*, this park in the heart of Versailles is a true haven of greenery and flowers. It harmoniously connects the Palace with the historic Saint-Louis district, offering a perfect space for strolling, resting, and contemplation.

The Cour des Senteurs and the Jardin des Récollets promise you a refined immersion into the Versailles art of living — blending history, nature, and gourmet pleasures.
Opening day(s)

All year long 2025

Every day

General information
  • Type of culturel patrimony :
    • Park and garden
  • Shop :
    • Shop
  • themes :
    • Garden
  • Restaurants :
    • Restaurant
  • Services :
    • Pets welcome
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  • Parking :
    • Parking
  • Individual tour services :
    • Guided individual tours available permanently
    • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Entertainment :
    • Children's entertainment
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Product tasting
Accessibility
  • Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Prices

PricesMinMax
Free
Contact
Garden and Court of Scents
8 rue de la Chancellerie
78000
Versailles
  • Spoken language(s) :
    • French
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