To mark International Women's Day (8 March), the Palace of Versailles is offering 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 are 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, explore that part of the Palace in intimacy.
Free Guided tour - Marie-Antoinette in private
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, enjoy a free visit to Marie-Antoinette's private apartments and discover the intimate life of this French queen with a tragic destiny. Accompanied by a student from the École du Louvre, you will explore the first floor of her recently restored inner chambers. A unique opportunity to discover the life and tastes of Marie Antoinette!
Maximum group size: 10 people
Duration: 1 hour
Please note: this tour includes many stairs.
You must hold a valid admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your ticket for the “Free Guided Tour - Marie-Antoinette in Private” (including if you are entitled to free admission).
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Duration : 1h
Free Guided tour - Marie-Antoinette in private
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Duration : 1h
Free Guided tour - Marie-Antoinette in private
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, enjoy a free visit to Marie-Antoinette's private apartments and discover the intimate life of this French queen with a tragic destiny. Accompanied by a student from the École du Louvre, you will explore the first floor of her recently restored inner chambers. A unique opportunity to discover the life and tastes of Marie Antoinette!
Maximum group size: 10 people
Duration: 1 hour
Please note: this tour includes many stairs.
You must hold a valid admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your ticket for the “Free Guided Tour - Marie-Antoinette in Private” (including if you are entitled to free admission).
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Free Guided tour - The King's favorites
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, enjoy a free visit to the apartments of the royal favorites, women who also shaped the history and legend of Versailles. Accompanied by a student from the École du Louvre, you will discover the residences once occupied by Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry, located in the immediate vicinity of King Louis XV's private apartments.
Maximum group size: 10 people
Duration: 1 hour
Please note: this tour includes many stairs.
You must hold a valid admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your ticket for the “Free Guided Tour - In the Apartments of the King's Favorites” (including if you are entitled to free admission).
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Duration : 1h
Free Guided tour - The King's favorites
Read more0 €
Duration : 1h
Free Guided tour - The King's favorites
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, enjoy a free visit to the apartments of the royal favorites, women who also shaped the history and legend of Versailles. Accompanied by a student from the École du Louvre, you will discover the residences once occupied by Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry, located in the immediate vicinity of King Louis XV's private apartments.
Maximum group size: 10 people
Duration: 1 hour
Please note: this tour includes many stairs.
You must hold a valid admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your ticket for the “Free Guided Tour - In the Apartments of the King's Favorites” (including if you are entitled to free admission).
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Purple illuminations at the palace
For three evenings, March 7, 8, and 9, come and admire the facades of the Palace of Versailles lit up in purple to mark International Women's Day.
Pratical information
- Saturday 7, March: 6.30 pm - 2am
- Sunday 8 & Monday 9, March: 6.30 pm - 12 pm
- Exceptionally, the Honour Courtyard will be open on Saturday and Sunday evening until 9 pm.
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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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