VR - Digital Virtual Reality
Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King

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. 

An immersive experience

Virtual reality has come to the Palace! Our first experience, available on site at the Palace of Versailles entitled Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King, coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Palace of Versailles, will be available onsite from 25^th March 2025 to 4^th January 2026.

Visitors will be able to explore iconic areas of the gardens which have now disappeared as they are projected into the heart of the 17^th century for a poetic interactive walk led by André le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the royal Menagerie with its exotic animals, the Labyrinth Grove and its fountains, and the grotto of Thetis with its exceptional rocaille decor!

Interactive trailer

Get a taste of the virtual reality experience Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King with the browser-based 3D journey on VIVERSE. Guided by the Palace’s gardener André Le Nôtre, explore the stunning architecture and exotic animals of Versailles’ original Royal Menagerie—all from your desktop or mobile, with no downloads or install required. This immersive, interactive trailer brings history to life and invites you to discover the full experience at the Palace of Versailles, no matter where you are in the world.

Practical information

Admission until 4 January 2026 via the Pavillon d'Orléans.

The experience is closed on 1 January 2026, and every Monday.

Experience available in French, English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Experience recommended for visitors from 8 years old and over. 

Tickets

Virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience.

15 €

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Virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience.

15 €

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Virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

The Palace of Versailles opens its doors for an extraordinary journey through time in virtual reality! Dive back in time to 1682 and follow André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV's gardener, on a never-before-seen tour of gardens that have now disappeared.
This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience. Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.

• the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend); 
• the Royal Tennis Court;
• the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
• the Park.

Tickets can also be purchased on site subject to availability.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Prices

15 € Book

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Discover our combined offer including an admission ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

45 €

Book

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Discover our combined offer including an admission ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

45 €

Read more

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Find out about our combined ticket offer comprising an entrance ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

Virtual reality tour:
"Versailles: The Lost Gardens of the Sun King" lets visitors explore iconic areas of the Palace of Versailles gardens in the 17th century which have now disappeared, and gain a better understanding of how Louis XIV used the arts, architecture, and nature to assert his power.

 

The Palace ticket:
Includes access to

• the Palace with timed entry;
• the temporary exhibitions held in the Palace;
• the Gallery of Coaches (Open every weekend from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm); 
• the Royal Tennis Court (Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
• the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
• the Park

The Passport ticket:
Includes access to

• the Palace with timed entry;
• the temporary exhibitions held in the Palace;
• the Gallery of Coaches (Open every weekend from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm); 
• the Royal Tennis Court (Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
• the Gardens;
• the Park

 

Versailles: The lost gardens of the Sun King   

• A 25 mn Virtual Reality Experience 
• Recommended for ages 8 and up.
• An experience coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Château de Versailles, with the support of the CNC and the technical partnership of VIVE Arts.

Tarifs

45 € Book

Partners

An experience coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Château de Versailles, with the support of the CNC and the technical partnership of VIVE Arts.

https://gedeonexperiences.com/

https://www.small-creative.io/fr

https://www.vivearts.com/