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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 5:30 pmAttendance: above average

The estate of Trianon

A place of intimacy

Open from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pmAttendance: low

The Gardens

The art of perspective

Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Royal Stables

The Coach Gallery

Open from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pmAttendance: low

Restoration of the Royal Chapel

Discover the restoration project See the photos

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.

Life on the estate

Sciences at Versailles

Discover the virtual exhibition "Sciences at versailles". Many of the most acclaimed scientists were part of the Court, and others came to Versailles for the ultimate honour of performing a demonstration for the king, the equivalent of a Nobel Prize.

Life on the estate

Instagram photo contest #VersaillesSouvenir

From 18th March to 5th May, engage in the Instagram photo contest #VersaillesSouvenir

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.

Exhibitions

16 April 2019 - 21 July 2019

Madame de Maintenon - In the corridors of power

On the tercentenary of her death, Madame de Maintenon, Louis XIV’s secret wife, will return to her apartments in the Palace of Versailles for an exhibition in her honour.

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The 2018-2019 musical season

The Palace of Versailles presents many operas, concerts, gala evening and ballets in some of its exceptional sites: the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Discover the 2018-2019 musical season programme of Château de Versailles Spectacles’ 10th season since the reopening of the Royal Opera in 2009.

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Patronage within everyone's reach

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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.