Life on the estate Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate Virtual experience A virtual visit of the Queen's hamlet The Queen's hamlet in the Trianon Gardens is an idyllic place for a stroll. Upon restorating and refurnishing the key feature of the Hamlet, discover it in 3D wherever you are. Lire la suite Virtual reality Experience Versailles The Palace of Versailles is offering a virtual reality experience with the application “Experience Versailles”, created with Fondation Orange, which allows visitors to relive the visit by the Ambassador of Siam to the Court of Louis XIV in 1686 and the Yew Ball held by Louis XV. Read more More news Product Arthus-Bertrand creates a collection of medallions On the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles and Arthus-Bertrand have joined forces to launch an exceptional collection of medals and tokens. Web series The Great Organ of the Royal Chapel The organ of the Royal Chapel sits on the gallery above the altar in a splendid array of gilding and sculpted decoration. Its fascinating history, which began in 1679 long before the construction of the final chapel, continues today thanks to the skilled hands of those who play and maintain it. Works The Dufour Pavilion The Dufour Pavilion, which a new entrance to the Palace created by the architect Dominique Perrault, has opened in 2016. Life on the estate A place at the Royal Table The European Royal Residences unveils the programme A Place at the Royal Table and invites you to join the many events devoted to the gastronomic heritage of European Courts, and enjoy a journey through time exploring culinary traditions! Great works Restoration Restoration of the Queen's Private Chambers The Queen's Private Chambers contain all the necessary amenities for the Queen's intimacy, with a water closet and a toilette room. Their restoration will take place between autumn 2017 and autumn 2018. Works The works of the Queen's State Apartment In order to enhance conditions for visitors and preserve our heritage, major work on fire safety standards, utility network renovation and air treatment improvement began in January 2016 in the four rooms of the Queen’s State Apartment. Restoration Restoration of the Queen's Guard Room The Queen's Guard Room is the only room in the Queen's State Appartments that is yet to undergo essential renovation work on its painted and architectural decoration. Until summer 2017. Patronage Acquisition Acquisition of a Riesener masterpiece A remarkable commode by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) made for Madame Adélaïde in 1776 has been acquired thanks to the Friends of Versailles Society, in the latter’s biggest patronage effort since its foundation. Adoption Adopt an ancient bench Take part in the restauration of an ancien bench and help bring André Le Nôtre's creation back to life Restoration 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. Digital #EuropeanRoyalPalaces Instagram contest From 23d June to 23d August 2018 the Network of European Royal Residences organizes a photo contest on Instagram #EuropeanRoyalPalaces which will occur simultaneously in 11 royal residences through Europe. Digital The Palace of Versailles' Mobile App The official Palace of Versailles Mobile Application. Virtual Exhibition Fashion at Versailles The partnership between the Palace of Versailles and the Google Cultural Institute continues through the international project« We Wear Culture » with the creation of two virtual exhibitions : « Fashion at Versailles : Her » et « Fashion at Versailles : Him ». Partnership Virtual exhibition "A Place at the Royal Table” virtual exhibition The European Royal Residences Association, including the Palace of Versailles and in partnership with Google Cultural Institute, is holding a virtual exhibition titled "A Place at the Royal Table" as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Exhibition Courtyard side - Garden side Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is playing host to a photography exhibition designed with the Palace of Versailles and on display until 1 July 2019.
