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Due to the expected heat wave, the “Gardens of the Enlightenment, 1750-1800” exhibition at the Grand Trianon will be closed until Wednesday.
Through Wednesday, July 15, the Palace will close at 4:30 pm (last admission at 3:45 pm). The Trianon Estate will close at 4:15 pm (last admission at 3:30 pm). The St. Antoine gate is closed to cars.
We invite you to adjust the pace of your visit and take advantage of the estate’s cooler areas.
This summer at the Palace of Versailles
The cultural offer
Due to the hot weather, the presence of cyanobacteria has been reported in the ponds at the Palace of Versailles. We would like to remind you that swimming is strictly prohibited in the Grand Canal, the Pièce d'Eau des Suisses and all other ponds on the Estate.
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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
Event
Versailles and the American Independence
This year 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, the Palace of Versailles offers a programme combining an exhibition, historical reenactment, and a virtual reality experience.
Visit this summer
The Royal Chapel
This summer, come and visit the Royal Chapel, Louis XIV's last major building project, as well as its annexes, including the large sacristy and the washroom, where the Chapel’s “treasure” is on display.
Exhibition / The Palace
François Morellet at the Palace of Versailles
From June 30 to November 1, 2026, to celebrate the centennial of the birth of contemporary artist François Morellet (1926–2016), the Palace of Versailles will present six of his major works, which will engage in a dialogue with the opulent interiors of the Grand Apartments and the perspectives of the garden.
VR
Virtual reality – Light of Liberty
In the summer of 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, the Palace of Versailles will open its doors for a brand-new immersive experience.
Exhibition at the Grand Trianon
Gardens of the Enlightenment,
1750-1800
From 5 May to 27 September 2026
Royal Silks in Europe
The Network of European Royal Residencess and the Palace of Versailles Conservation Department present a virtual exhibition, “Royal Silks in Europe, Official Splendour and Private Apartments” bringing together 27 European royal residences. Brocades, damasks, chinés, and painted silks, discover these woven masterpiece that showcase the craftsmanship and refinement of royal residences across Europe.
Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens
From April 1st to November 1st 2026, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Musical Fountains Show in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion.
Adopt a bench in the Estate of Trianon
New benches in the Estate of Trianon.
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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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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