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The Palace

From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France

Open from 9:00 am to 6:30 pmAttendance: high

The estate of Trianon

A place of intimacy

Open from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pmAttendance: average

The Gardens

The art of perspective

Open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm

The Royal Stables

The Coach Gallery

Open from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pmAttendance: low

Until 21 July 2019

Madame de Maintenon
In the corridors of power

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Life of the estate

Reopening of the Queen's State Apartment

After more than three years of restoration, the Queen' State Apartement will open its doors to the public from 16th April.

Radiance

Restoration of
the Royal Chapel

A large-scale restoration thanks to the patronage of the Philanthropia Foundation. Undertaken by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687 and completed in 1710 by Robert de Cotte, the Royal Chapel of Versailles is probably the most advanced expression of the great royal style Louis XIV commissioned.

Life on the estate

Restoration of the King's Private Chamber

The restoration of the King's Private Chamber, launched thanks the patronage of Rolex France, will restore the room to its former glory.

Exhibitions

From 16 April / The Palace

The taste of Marie Leszczynska

During the 42 years she spent at Versailles, Marie Leszczyńska had a profound impact on both the layout of the Palace and artistic life at the time. Her influence has inspired this dedicated exhibition, now open to the public.

Shows

From 2 April to 29 October 2019 / The Gardens

Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens

From 2 April to 29 October 2019, enjoy the Musical Fountains Shows and the Musical Gardens in the Gardens and the groves open for the occasion. During summer, every Saturday night discover the Gardens of Versailles differently with the Night Fountains shows.

Shows

Equestrian Show

Program of the National
Equestrian Academy of Versailles

Shows, visits and guided tours: discover the program of the National Equestrian Academy for the 2017-2018 season.

Concert

Saturday May 18th 2019

Bach: Brandenburg concertos

In 1721, Bach dedicated an ensemble of “Six concerts with several instruments” to the Markgrave of Brandenburg: enter the Brandenburg Concertos…

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The Palace of Versailles mobile app.

The app includes the audioguide tour of the Palace and an interactive map of the Estate. It can be used without an Internet connection.

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18,000 artworks to discover online

With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all the glories of France" inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837.