Treasure of the Holy Sepulchre
Gifts from European royal courts to Jerusalem.
Versailles in Arras
Roulez carrosses ! in the musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Forthcoming exhibitions
Discover the forthcoming exhibitions of the palace of Versailles
Extraordinary Within Ordinary
Photography exhibition by Ahae at the Orangerie Hall
Equestrian Show Academy
A centre for equestrian shows and training, directed by Bartabas
Centre de musique baroque
Missions and program for the musical season 2012 - 2013
Versailles Festival
Concerts, operas, masked ball, royal carrousel and contemporary art : discover the programme.
The publications
Catalogue of the publications of the palace of Versailles
Versailles in comic strip form
A co-edition palace of Versailles/Glénat
Trains evoking Versailles
Trains evoking the palace of Versailles
Palace History Gallery
Opening of the Palace History Gallery of Versailles
A year to celebrate Le Nôtre
In 2013, the Palace of Versailles is paying tribute to André Le Nôtre, the creator of the gardens.
Versailles the other visit
A web-documentary about the unknown objects of Versailles.
The Water Theatre grove
A contemporary garden for the Water Theatre grove
The acquisitions of the Palace
The last acquisitions of the palace of Versailles
Archaeology in Versailles
20 years of archaeological excavations in Versailles
Symposiums and workshops
The scientific activities of the Centre de recherche du château de Versailles
Restoration and refurnishing
Find out about restoration and refurnishing work under way at the palace of Versailles
Restoration of the Belvedere
Restoration of the Belvedere and the Rock in the Estate of Marie-Antoinette.
Mercury salon
Official opening of the restored and refurnished Mercury Salon
The apartments of Mesdames
Re-opening of the the newly restored and refurnished apartments of Mesdames
The objective of the Research Centre of the Palace of Versailles is to undertake research and organise training sessions on the places and expressions of power as they were represented in Versailles and in Europe, mainly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Among its activities, the Research Centre organises and hosts symposiums, workshops and seminars, some of which are open to the public.
Information and registration for the symposiums and workshops: Tel: 01 30 83 75 12 / Fax: 01 30 83 77 49 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.chateauversailles-recherche.fr/form/
24 and 25 May 2013
Louis of France was the first child of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain. Being the first born child makes him the Dauphin according to the rules of succesion of the french monarchy.
Workshop in Meudon (at the Dauphin's potager) and at the Palace of Versailles.
Further information (page in French) / Programme (page in French) / Registration (page in French)
9 March 2013
A stout defender of the privileges of rank and of the monarchical order, and a sworn enemy of all usurpations, Saint-Simon yet seems to have indulged a paradoxical and unusual passion for singularity.
Workshop in the auditorium of the Palace of Versailles
Further information (page in French) / Programme (page in French)
24, 25 and 26 January 2013
The conference, subtitled "Religious service and political service in curial systems", proposes a reflection on the notion of the court clergy in Europe under the Ancien régime. This notion broadly refers to all of the members of the clergy who entered the curia regis to take on or accomplish a responsibility or mission, most often validated by an office, commission or dignity and acting either within the framework of the Chapel, or that of the Council and its administrative extensions.
