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The Palace
From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France
The Royal Tennis Court
A Testament to the French Revolution
From 7th May to 13th July 2025
Biennale d’architecture et de paysage
The Biennale d’architecture et de paysage is an ideal opportunity to discover one of the most magnificent stores of sculptures from the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum in the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery, a spectacular mineral space designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, First Architect to Louis XIV.
VR - Digital / The Palace
Virtual Reality: The Sun King’s Lost Gardens
For the first time, the Palace of Versailles is opening its doors for an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey back in time! Immerse yourself in 1682 and join André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener, on a special tour of specific groves of the gardens which are no existing anymore.
From April 1 to October 31 2025
The Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens
From April 1 to October 31 2025, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Musical Fountains Show in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 7 June to 20 September, Monday 14 July and Friday 15 August, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.
Exceptional weekend openings
Exceptional weekend openings
The Palace of Versailles is pleased to offer exceptional weekend tours during high season. From the Congress Chamber to the apartments of General De Gaulle at Trianon Sous Bois, or the Stables, don't miss this opportunity to discover another face of Versailles less well known.
Tous à l'Opéra !
Discover the Royal Opera of the Palace of Versailles on 10 and 11 May! As part of Tous à l'Opéra, organised by the Réunion des Opéras de France, the Royal Opera is raising its curtain for you! You can visit this exceptional venue, and watch a baroque danse demonstration by the Royal Opera Ballet. Free admission, no booking required.
The Third Republic at Versailles (1875-1940)
In 2025, the Palace of Versailles celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic, whose constitutional laws were passed here in 1875. A look back at the chaotic birth of this Republic, which put an end to the Second Empire.
guided tours
During guided tours, a speaker from the Palace invites you into lesser known locations otherwise closed to the visitors. You can also book online tours to discover the backstage of the Castle from your home!
The official Palace of Versailles app
The free application of the Palace offers audio tours to accompany your visit to the Estate (Palace, Gardens, Trianon Estate, etc.) as well as an interactive map.
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With 90,000 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.
Marie-Antoinette, reine de France, et ses enfants
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Le serment du Jeu de Paume, 20 juin 1789
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Louis XIV
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Portrait de Marie-Antoinette
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Buste de Louis XIV
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Le roi gouverne par lui-même, 1661
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Le roi Louis-Philippe entouré de ses cinq fils [...]
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Souper du prince
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