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The Gardens are closed on Monday 20th May. The Park is open.

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The Palace

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

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The Royal Stables

The Coach Gallery

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Until 20th October 2019

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Life of the estate

Restoration of the Royal Chapel

More than forty years after its last major restoration, the Royal Chapel is requiring an urgent intervention on the roof timbers, the roof and decorative lead work, the statues and the window frames and stained glass. Follow the live of the restoration of this architectural masterpiece.

Life on the estate

Acquisitions

Discover the latest acquisitions by the Palace of Versailles.

Life on the estate

Pre-order to the Palace's benefit

The Palace of Versailles and Les Cristalleries Saint-Louis have joined forces to present the « Galerie des Rois » gift set, gathering four crystal tumblers inspired by decorative motifs at Versailles. Released as a limited edition, the gift set will only be available to purchase on a pre-order basis from 16 May to 30 September 2019. The profits will go towards the restoration and refurnishing of the Palace of Versailles.

Exhibitions

16 April 2019 - 21 July 2019 / The Palace

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.

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.

Exhibitions

4 May - 3 August 2019 / The Palace

Versailles. Dreams of architecture. 1660-1815

From the 4th of May to the 3rd of August 2019, the Upper Stone Gallery of the Palace of Versailles will be presenting a unique collection of architectural projects, which were developed for the Palace and its gardens between the 17th and 19th centuries.

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.

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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.