Welcome to Versailles

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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.

Shows

Equestrian Show / The Great Stables

Program of the National
Equestrian Academy of Versailles

Shows, visits and guided tours: discover the program of the National Equestrian Academy for the 2023 season.

Shows

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The 2022-2023 musical season

The Palace of Versailles presents many operas, concerts, gala evening and ballets in some of its exceptional sites as the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Discover the 2022-2023 musical season programme.

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.

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 5:30 pm.

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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.