Versailles golf cart rental

The train we took wasn't a subway metro train. It was more like the METRA commuter train in Chicago. In Paris it is called the RER.
Comfortable seating and no standing passengers. If I remember it was about 55 minute train ride.

Usually sites have information for people with disabilities but Versailles is rather light on that; they do however suggest contacting them for advice: they provide a phone number at this link:
http://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/visit-routes-and-advice?mois=05&public=12#disabled-visitors-and-visitors-with-reduced-mobility

I would do that and see if it is possible to reserve a golf cart for this situation. I suspect it isn't but it doesn't hurt to call and ask. It would definitely make the experience better for your daughter. Even if you can't reserve a time perhaps they would give you priority when a cart became available rather than having you have to wait in a long line.

FWIW. the metro doesn't go to Versailles, you take a commuter train; I don't know what the situation is for dealing with wheel chairs but RER trains usually have elevators and I think you can roll on from the platform with a little help and stay in the space at the ends of the cars. The RER C goes to Versailles.

Hope it works out.

I should have added - our day is a strike day, so I was going to avoid the RER completely & take the #171 bus....but I'm not sure about that with a wheelchair. I honestly just want to make is as easy as possible. I check on the blablacar site & obviously no one has a trip for 6/3 planned yet, so I will continue to check that.

Thanks for the thoughts - I will call them tonight & see what they say.

If you get there first thing, you should be able to get a golf cart right away. We were there a few years back on a hugely busy "Musical Fountains" day. Wife's knees were giving out, so in the afternoon, I waited in line for a golf cart. It only took about 45 minutes, waiting my turn as people returned them.

As you are going on a strike day, with RER C possibly not running, I suspect it will not be so crowded. RER C is operated by SNCF, so it will be effected.

By Googling "Versailles disabled access" I found this very detailed review with photos of the cobblestones, lavatory facilities, etc.: http://www.sagetraveling.com/Wheelchair-Access-at-Paris-Versailles-Palace

The article includes a link regarding the gardens: "The electric buggy requires a reservation which our disabled travel agents can make. " http://www.sagetraveling.com/paris-accessible-vacations

This is apparently a travel agency that arranges tours for visitors with mobility limitations.

I agree with you that hiring an Uber-type car service to take you to Versailles is a good idea since it is a strike day.

Thank you epltd! That is helpful as heck

The major unknown is that it might be a strike day. The level of service and frequency of trains will be impacted, as well as the likelihood that operating trains and buses will be extra crowded. And once you get to the Versailles station, it is a hefty walk (a good 10 minutes) just to get to the entry. So an Uber or taxi might be a worthwhile investment.