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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 14 October 2025 to 15 February 2026
The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a king, father of a king, but never a king
The Palace of Versailles is presenting an exhibition devoted to the Grand Dauphin, Louis de France, the eldest child of Louis XIV. It traces the life of this often overlooked prince. As heir to the throne, he was the focal point of Bourbon dynastic ambitions, without ever reigning, but his education, residences and taste for the arts reflect the destiny which was his due.
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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 Saturday November 15th to Sunday 16th 2025
Purcell: Dido and Æneas
With Dido and Æneas, Purcell tells of the love and farewell of two mythical lovers: fleeing Troy, Æneas lands in Carthage and falls in love with Queen Dido. But witches and spirits end the idyll, driving Æneas to take to the sea again to found Rome. Abandoned, Dido dies of grief in an unforgettable lament.
Augmented Reality
dance at versailles
Thanks to the AR Studio Snapchat Paris and augmented reality technologies, the Palace of Versailles invites you to relive the art of Baroque dance. Explore four major forms of historical dance, experiencing Snapchat Lenses that bring to life the steps, gestures and costumes of court balls.
Exhibition
The Grand Dauphin (1661 - 1711), son of a king, father of a king, but never a king
From 14th October, 2025 to 15th February, 2026
Les jeux d'enfants à la toilette
The Palace of Versailles recently enriched its collections with the acquisition of Les Jeux d'enfants à la toilette (Children Playing at the Toilet) by Charles Antoine Coypel, a painting that belonged to Madame de Pompadour and was confirmed to be in Versailles at the time of her death. Created in 1728, this work, long kept in private collections, has thus returned to the place where it was once displayed.
Restoration of the painted ceiling in the Diana Room
The restoration of the ceiling of the Diana room, started in October 2024 is almost finished, revealing the restored splendor of its painted vault and stucco. Discover the behind-the-scenes look at the prodigious work of the painting restorers.
The 2025-2026 musical season
The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas, concerts, gala evenings and ballets in some of its exceptional spaces, including the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Check out the programme for the 2025–2026 music season at 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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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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