Grand Café d'Orléans
A convenient cafe inside the Palace of Versailles, offering tasty snacks and light meals at reasonable prices.
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Grand Café d'Orléans
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A convenient cafe inside the Palace of Versailles, offering tasty snacks and light meals at reasonable prices.
"The perfect spot to recharge with tasty food amidst an expensive palace experience."
Visit during off-peak hours
Avoid long lines and crowded seating by arriving early or during less busy times.
Mindful solo dining
If alone, consider takeaway to avoid losing your spot while getting food.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Sandwich Shop, Bakery
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+33 1 39 50 29 79
Address
Aile du Midi, Pavillon d’Orléans, 78000 Versailles, France
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Convenient Refuel Spot
Escape pricey palace restaurants for tasty snacks and light meals amidst your Versailles visit.
Avocado Toast & Pastries
Enjoy well-loved avocado toast and a delightful selection of cakes and macarons.
Quick Bites for Busy Tourists
Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and drinks are perfect for a fast lunch break.
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Visit during off-peak hours
Avoid long lines and crowded seating by arriving early or during less busy times.
Mindful solo dining
If alone, consider takeaway to avoid losing your spot while getting food.
Try the 'goûter' menu
Reviews suggest this afternoon tea option may offer better service.
Manage expectations
It's a convenient cafe inside Versailles; don't expect fine dining, but prices can be high.
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Visit during off-peak hours
Avoid long lines and crowded seating by arriving early or during less busy times.
Mindful solo dining
If alone, consider takeaway to avoid losing your spot while getting food.
Try the 'goûter' menu
Reviews suggest this afternoon tea option may offer better service.
Manage expectations
It's a convenient cafe inside Versailles; don't expect fine dining, but prices can be high.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Grand Café d'Orléans offers a convenient and relatively affordable option for a quick bite within the Palace of Versailles, praised for its avocado toast and pastries. While some diners find the food average and the service inconsistent, others appreciate its value as a refuel spot amidst expensive alternatives. It serves its purpose as a grab-and-go eatery for busy visitors.
"The avocado toast is amazing. A great snack mid journey of your tour."
Robert Kisiah
"Not the best café at the palace, but the food was tasty and enjoyed a sandwich, drink and some macaroons during our time there and there were a lot of tables available to eat during our visit."
Hello Ness
"Great food and deserts
Price was reasonable as well"
Jeremy Cook
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it's ideal for grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and pastries, perfect for a quick refuel during your Versailles visit.
Prices are considered reasonable for its location within the Palace of Versailles, offering a more budget-friendly option than some alternatives.
Avocado toast, sandwiches, cakes, and macarons are frequently mentioned as tasty choices.
The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (10:00 am to 5:00 pm from November to March).
Yes, takeaway is available and recommended, especially if dining alone, to avoid issues with seating.
Yes, the cafe offers group menus for up to 60 people.
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Où manger à Versailles ?
Le Grand Café d'Orléans est un autre endroit où vous pouvez prendre un bon repas pendant votre visite du château de Versailles. Il s'agit d'un café spacieux de style contemporain où vous pouvez vous asseoir pour manger rapidement lorsque vous manquez de temps lors de votre visite du château de Versailles et que votre appétit commence à se faire sentir. Le Grand Café d'Orléans est un bon endroit pour se détendre un moment.
Picnic | Palace of Versailles
Round off your picnic with a visit to the different takeaway food services available on the estate including sorbet or orange juice stands, Angelina counters in the gardens or at the Petit Trianon, the takeaway options at La Flottille and in the La Girandole and Dauphin’s Groves, Parmentier baked potatoes, sandwiches from the Grand Café d’Orléans, or the Gourmandises de la Petite Venise stand!
Restaurants and shops in the Palace
The Grand Café d'Orléans serves eat-in and takeaway food in a restaurant with a contemporary décor that covers over 700 m². It also offers group menus (60 pers. max). It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 6pm (10am to 5pm November to March).
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