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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 through nearly 250 works from French and international collections. 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.

From March 25

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.

Show

Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens

From April 1st to October 31st 2023, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Great Musical Waters in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 10 June to 23 September, Friday 14 July and Tuesday 15 August, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.

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Tickets & prices

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!

Subscription

The "1 year in Versailles" card

The best of Versailles for subscribers! For a whole year, benefit from numerous advantages thanks to the SOLO or DUO cards, and unlimited ticket access from only 65€.

Digital

The Palace of Versailles' Mobile App

The app is completely free of charge. It includes the audioguide tours in English and an interactive map of the Estate.

Facilities

Audioguide

To learn more about the Palace during your visit, remember to book the audioguide available in 12 languages. You can pick it up at a special counter in the Vestibule of the Gabriel Pavilion or book it online.

Mobile Application

Rabbids at Versailles

The Rabbids have invaded the Gardens of Versailles! You have to repair the damage and flush them out to send them back where they came from!

Show

All shows

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.

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Le Nôtre in perspectives

Discover André Le Nôtre, the Sun King’s gardener, well known for his geometric perspectives, his broad axes which add grand scale to gardens, and his secondary vistas which never fail to delight the eye of the beholder.

Exceptional opening

Congress Chamber

Exceptional opening of the Congress Chamber

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic, the Palace of Versailles is opening the Congress Chamber and apartment of the President of the Congress and offering a special opportunity to take a self-guided or guided tour. Now, discover this historic yet little-known part of the Palace thanks to 360° photo technology.

Exceptional opening

Trianon-sous-Bois

Exceptional opening of General De Gaulle's appartment in Trianon-sous-Bois

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic, the Palace of Versailles is opening from April 1, in the Grand Trianon, the Trianon-sous-Bois wing. Open every weekend, self-guided and guided tours, from 12:00pm to 6:30pm, and during the week, guided tours only.

PODCAST

The Palace of Versailles' podcast

The Palace of Versailles invites you to go behind the scenes of history thanks to new audio content available on all platforms (Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, etc.) and on the Palace of Versailles mobile application.

Patronage

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.

Events

Exceptional weekend openings

The Palace of Versailles is pleased to offer exceptional weekend tours during high season. From the Congress Chamber to the apartments of General De Gaulle at Trianon Sous Bois, or the Stables, don't miss this opportunity to discover another face of Versailles less well known.

new acquisition

New acquisition

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.

Life on the Estate

Artificial Intelligence

Talk to the sculptures of the Gardens of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles offers, thanks to a partnership with Ask Mona and OpenAI, a unique experience for its visitors: twenty iconic fountains and statues from the Gardens become narrators of their own stories. For the first time at Versailles, these masterpieces of heritage speak and engage in conversations with the public.

Augmented reality (AR) experience Snapchat

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 Lens that bring to life the steps, gestures and costumes of court balls.

Visit-Show

From Saturday December 13th 2025 to Saturday January 3rd 2026

The King's tour

From the Salon of Hercules to the Queen’s Chamber via the Hall of Mirrors illuminated with royal fireworks, musicians, dancers, singers, fencers and actors are preparing to welcome you under the gold of the Grand Apartments for a visit -an extraordinary show leading you to the Galerie des Batailles, where you will meet a very special guest… baroque Santa Claus!

Societies of Friends of the Palace of Versailles

As major players in preserving and extending the reach of the Palace of Versailles, societies of friends of the Palace of Versailles have been supporting restoration projects and initiatives to enrich collections and enhance the estate for over a century. With their loyal support, the estate of Versailles attracts millions of visitors, patrons and enthusiasts every year. Through their work, the friends of the Palace of Versailles help this exceptional heritage to flourish.