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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. 
 

 

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Visitors to Versailles

Visitors to Versailles exhibition from October 22nd, 2017 to February 25th, 2018

A fictitious account of three visits to the Palace of Versailles, based on historical facts. Travelers or ambassors: discover their impressions and follow in their footsteps around the Palace as it was in the 17th and 18th century.

Choose a visitor

Kosa Pan

Ambassador of Siam

1686

Benjamin Franklin

United States' Ambassador

1778

Hester Thrale

British tourist & author

1775

The reception of the embassy of the very distant Siamese kingdom is a symbol of the pomp and power of Versailles.


Discover my story

With the american War of Independence raging, Benjkamin Franklin and two diplomats came to Versailles seeking support for their cause.


Discover my story

Through the eyes of British writer Hester Thrale, discover Versailles and the Grand Tour in a new light.


Discover my story