Medicinal plants invite you to explore the plant world through the senses. As you wander through the garden, discover iconic species such as rosemary, sage and thyme, recognised for centuries for their therapeutic properties, as well as fruit and vegetables from the kitchen garden, such as apples, rhubarb and peas, which reveal benefits that are often overlooked. Historical accounts and traditional uses punctuate the tour of the Potager du Roi, which reveals itself as a living space at the crossroads of nature, science and history.
Book your tickets now and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Potager du Roi!
Further information
Prices
Full price: €13 /
Reduced rate: €10 (entry + guided tour)
Opening times
Sunday 28 June and Sunday 25 October, from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
Access
By public transport
RER C from Invalides: Versailles Château Rive Gauche, then a 10-minute walk
Line N from Paris-Montparnasse: Versailles Chantiers, then a 15-minute walk
Line L from Paris-Saint-Lazare: Versailles - Rive Droite, then a 30-minute walk or take bus route 6203
Travelling by car
Saint-Louis Cathedral car park
Car park at the École nationale supérieure de paysage (weekends only and subject to availability): flat rate of €3 per day (please go to the shop reception)
In accordance with the Vigipirate security plan, no bags or luggage may be left at the shop reception.
