To mark International Women's Day (8 March), the Palace of Versailles offered an ambitious programme designed to highlight women in French history, their representation at court, their cultural influence and their contemporary resonance.
Weekend 7 & 8 March 2026 The women rights'week
© EPV / Thomas Garnier
Week-end 7-8 march
Free guided tours
Two guided tours were offered for English speakers visitors, free of charge, on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March with different time slots, accompagnied by a student from the Ecole du Louvre.
Purple illuminations at the palace
For three evenings, March 7, 8, and 9, the facades of the Palace of Versailles were lit up in purple to mark International Women's Day.
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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!
Exhibition
1725. Native American allies at the court of Louis XV
In 1725, four Native American chiefs and a Native American woman from the Mississippi valley were received in France on a diplomatic mission and met Louis XV. The exhibition retraces this memorable encounter and explores the links between France and the Indigenous nations of North America in the 18th century.
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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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