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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: low

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 Park

A haven of greenery

Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pmAttendance: low

Patronage

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Exhibitions

March 14th 2023 - July 16th 2023

Masterpieces of the King’s Chamber, The Echo of Caravaggio at Versailles

From march 14 to July 16 2023, this exhibition turns the spotlight on the paintings in the King’s Chamber, enabling their true value to be appreciated for the first time at eye level. Come and admire this ensemble from the Louis 14th's private collection in the flats of Madame de Maintenon.

Opening

Weekends

Exceptional opening of the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery

The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery, located in the Small Stables, opens its doors, free of charge, from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm every Satruday and Sunday.

Opening

Opening of the Gallery of Coaches

Located in the the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches opens its doors to all, free of charge, every weekend afternoons from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

April 1st - October 31st 2023

Fountains Show and Musical Gardens

Fountains Show Musical Gardens

Event

The Palace of Versailles during the Second World War

There are some little-known pages in the history of the Palace of Versailles, and yet they are remarkably well documented. That of the Second World War is one of the most intriguing. Discover it through a web series and three new podcasts.

Ballets

Le Lac des Cygnes

The Royal Opera welcomes for the second time, Angelin Preljocaj and his powerful version of Swan Lake, in which he takes up the myth of the swan princess and transposes the story into the context of today's society, at the heart of the problems of our time.

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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!

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Visiting Versailles

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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22,000 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.