King's Kitchen Garden

Opening day(s)

From 01 April to 31 October(every year)

Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 to 18:00

Market open on Saturdays from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Exceptionally closed : Saturday 01 November 2025

From 01 November to 31 December(every year)

Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 to 18:00

Market open on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 6 PM

Exceptionally closed : Tuesday 11 November 2025

Exceptionally closed : Thursday 25 December 2025

Map

Destination
Potager du Roi
10 rue du Maréchal Joffre
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.798918
Longitude : 2.123816
RER C from Invalides: Versailles Château Rive Gauche then 10 min. on foot
Line N from Paris-Montparnasse: Versailles Chantiers then 15 min. on foot
Line L from Paris-Saint-Lazare: Versailles - Rive Droite then 30 min. on foot or take bus line 6203

It is possible to park inside the Potager car park for people with reduced mobility (on presentation of proof) by ringing the outside intercom.
Contact
King's Kitchen Garden
10 rue du Maréchal Joffre
78000
Versailles
Phone : +33 1 39 24 63 24
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Presentation

Built between 1678 and 1683 at the request of Louis XIV, the Potager du Roi (the King’s Kitchen Garden) is a unique example of the French food garden of the Baroque era, and its original missions remain alive today: to produce, to experiment, and to pass on knowledge.
In the heart of Versailles, covering 9 hectares, this kitchen garden is a masterpiece of the French formal garden style, designed for productivity. It was created by Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie at the request of the Sun King. Today, it is listed as a Historic Monument and proudly bears the prestigious “Remarkable Garden” label. As an integral part of the Versailles Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the King’s Kitchen Garden has, since the 17th century, been home to gardeners who perpetuate the art of pruning and cultivate an impressive variety of fruits and vegetables.

Open to the public since 1991, the Potager du Roi is also the historic site of the École nationale supérieure de paysage (National School of Landscape Architecture), which ensures its preservation, management, and development. In today’s context of ecological transition, this connection allows the site to reaffirm its pioneering identity: urban production focused on short supply chains, experimental cultivation using innovative techniques such as agroecology, and a strong commitment to education, research, and creativity.

A rich and varied program

The King’s Kitchen Garden is a true place of exchange, culture, and community. Here you can enjoy activities for all ages: gardening, cooking, dance, theater, music, art… and much more! In partnership with the city of Versailles, events such as Esprit Jardin bring together gardening enthusiasts. The Mois Molière festival allows you to (re)discover classical plays in an extraordinary setting. And with Les Saveurs du Potager, the spotlight is placed on the fruits and vegetables grown right here.

Visits, workshops, and training

Every weekend from April to October, at 11 am, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm, you can join guided tours to discover the richness of the garden alongside professional guides, passionate gardeners, or landscape students. In addition, a wide range of workshops and short training sessions are available to the public, such as The Natural Garden, Design and Cultivate Your Garden, or Medicinal Plants. (Tours available in French only).

Become part of the Potager with the Clé du Potager

Thanks to the annual Clé du Potager membership card, you can enjoy year-round access to the garden and benefit from exclusive discounts at the on-site boutique-bookshop.

Get involved as a volunteer

Would you like to get more involved? Become a volunteer and take part in various garden activities: maintenance tasks, gardening support, or cultural event assistance—a unique way to experience the Potager from the inside!

The boutique-bookshop

The Potager’s shop offers fresh produce harvested directly from the garden, along with products such as juices, jams, honey, coulis, and even plant-based cosmetics! Depending on the season and market days, you’ll find a wide selection of quality goods. The bookshop also features more than 800 specialized titles on gardening, ecology, cooking, agriculture, and landscape design.

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Tarifs

FaresMinMax
01/01/2025 - 31/03/2025
Full price5.00€
Reduced price3.00€- Jeunes entre 12 et 26 ans, - Enseignants titulaires du Pass Éducation en cours de validité, - Bénéficiaires des minima sociaux et demandeurs d'emploi. Conditions tarifaires à retrouver sur le site www.ecole-paysage.fr
Job seeker3.00€
Group adults230.00€
Group children105.00€
01/04/2025 - 31/10/2025
Full price8.00€
Reduced price5.00€- Jeunes entre 12 et 26 ans, - Enseignants titulaires du Pass Éducation en cours de validité, - Bénéficiaires des minima sociaux et demandeurs d'emploi. Conditions tarifaires à retrouver sur le site www.ecole-paysage.fr
Job seeker5.00€
Group adults230.00€0.00€
Group children105.00€0.00€
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