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

For the first time, the Palace of Versailles opened its doors for an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey back in time! Visitors immersed themselves in 1682 and joined 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 had come to the Palace! Our first experience was 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, was available onsite from 25^th March 2025 to 4^th January 2026.

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

This was 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.

Experience available in French, English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Experience recommended for visitors from 8 years old and over.

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.

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