Zeus at the Palace of Versailles “Zeus” at the Palace of Versailles!

The City of Paris, Sanofi and l'atelier blam are delighted to present Zeus, the mythical metal horse of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, at the Palace of Versailles, from October 1^st to early January 2025. 

Zeus will be presented in the Royal Courtyard of the Palace of Versailles from October 1^st, 2024.

Thanks to a loan from Sanofi, a partner of Paris 2024 Olympic Games, discover Zeus, a unique work that blends art, technology and design. Designed by atelier blam, an architecture and design studio based in Nantes (France), this living sculpture embodies a popular and accessible vision, intended to inspire all audiences. The fruit of collaboration between the various skills at the studio blam (boilermaker, mechanics, engineers, designers, architects), Zeus is presented from October 1^st in the Cour Royale of the Palace of Versailles, as part of the “Zeus Cavalcade ”.

a year dedicated to horses

The Palace of Versailles is marking 2024 with a horse-themed exhibition entitled “ Horse in Majesty. At the heart of a civilization”, on view until November 3.

You can also discover the link between horses and the Palace in the long read available online.

coach gallery

To find out more about the link between horses and the Palace, visit the Coach Gallery, open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 5:30 pm.

The Equestrian Academy of Versailles

Created in 2003 in the Palace of Versailles' Great Stable, the Equestrian Academy is a major innovation in the world of live performance. As a top-level institution of higher learning, it gives pride of place to the transmission of knowledge linked to the writing of equestrian shows.

practical information

See all Palace of Versailles opening times. 

Until October 31st: 9am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Last admission is at 6pm.

From November 1st: 9am to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Last admission is at 5pm.

Book a “Palace” ticket or a “Passport” ticket to enter the exhibition (even if you have a free ticket).

Palace ticket

This ticket gives you access to the Palace.

21 €

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Palace ticket

This ticket gives you access to the Palace.

21 €

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Palace ticket

This ticket guarantees access to the palace of Versailles. Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.

• the Palace with timed entry;
• the temporary exhibitions in the Palace;
• 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.

The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).

Tickets can also be purchased on site subject to availability.

Rates

21 € Buy

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Passport

This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles.

32 €

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24 €

Buy

Passport

This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles.

32 €

Read more

Passport

This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and the Gardens). Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.

It includes :

• the Palace with timed entry;
• the estate of Trianon;
• the temporary exhibitions;
• the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend); 
• the Royal Tennis Court;
• the Gardens (until 31 October, single admission during the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show, ticket valid for one entry);
• the Park.

To make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm, the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.

The Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens close at 5.30pm on 27, 29, 30 and 31 October.

High season rate

32 € Buy

Low season rate

24 € Buy

• Motor deficiencies
• Hearing impaired
• Mental disabilities
• Visual impairment

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