From September 22, 2026, to January 24, 2027, the Palace of Versailles celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette with an exhibition at the Petit Trianon—designed in collaboration with the director—that explores the work’s genesis, aesthetic choices, and cultural impact.
Exhibition on the Making of the film 20th Anniversary of "Marie Antoinette" by Sofia Coppola
Behind the Scenes of a Cult Film
Released in 2006 and filmed largely at the Palace of Versailles, Marie Antoinette boldly breaks away from the conventions of historical biography to explore—in an intimate manner—a fascinating figure long obscured by legend. Vilified during the French Revolution, sanctified under the Restoration, and later aestheticized from the Second Empire onwards, Marie Antoinette emerges under Sofia Coppola’s lens as a deeply human figure: a young woman grappling with isolation, boredom, and the constraints of court life.
Now considered a cult film, Marie Antoinette played a pivotal role in shaping a cultural icon that blends history, modernity, and pop imagery. Winner of the 2007 Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Sofia Coppola’s distinctive aesthetic—balancing historical accuracy, contemporary boldness, and pastel refinement—gave rise to a genuine "Marie Antoinette style," the influence of which is still felt in fashion, design, and photography today.
Presented at the Petit Trianon, the exhibition—conceived in collaboration with Sofia Coppola—invites visitors behind the scenes of the film’s creation, showcasing original costumes by Milena Canonero, props, storyboards, annotated scripts, on-set photographs, set elements, and recreated spaces. Screenings allow visitors to view sequences in the very rooms where they were filmed, offering a unique experience where the historic setting and the cinematic reinterpretation dialogue with one another.
"During the production of Marie Antoinette, Versailles was far more than just a filming location: it became an integral part of the film’s language and atmosphere—a true character in the story. Returning twenty years later to the creative process that gave birth to the film, as well as the extraordinary work of the craftspeople who contributed to it—all within this exceptional setting—is a surprisingly moving experience."
Sofia Coppola, Director
Filmed at Versailles and inspired by one of its most iconic figures, Marie Antoinette holds a unique place in the Palace’s contemporary history. Twenty years after the film’s release, this exhibition explores its lasting impact on the image of Marie Antoinette and Versailles, while highlighting the Palace’s role as a source of inspiration for cinema and fashion.
Laurent Salomé, Director of the National Museum of the Palace of Versailles and Trianon
Curators
Laurent Salomé, Director of the National Museum of the Palace of Versailles and Trianon
Hélène Delalex, Heritage Curator at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon
This exhibition is produced with the support of 
PARTnership
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dates : From September 22, 2026, to January 24, 2027
Times : Until October 31, from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM; then from November 1 to January 24, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
View all opening hours; closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1.
Location : Petit Trianon, Estate of Trianon
Access :
- On foot via the château gardens or the park, Grille de la Reine and Porte Saint-Antoine
- By car via the Grille de la Reine, Porte Saint-Antoine (weekends only), and the Place d'Armes car park
Tickets
Exhibition accessible with the Passport Ticket and the Estate of Trianon Ticket.
Passport
This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles.
35 €
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Passport
Experience the best of Versailles!
For a whole day, enjoy access to the entire Versailles estate.
Good to know:
From 4 pm, enjoy a discounted rate.
Enjoy a discounted rate by choosing to enter the Palace from 3 pm onwards.
Holders of a Paris Museum Pass (PMP) must obtain a free Passport ticket.
This ticket includes entry to:
- the Palacewith timed entry;
- the estate of Trianon; the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet (open from 12 noon)
- the temporary exhibitions; presented in these spaces
- the Gardens (until 31 October, single admission during the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show, ticket valid for one entry);
Only the visit to the Palace requires booking a time slot. You are free to enjoy the other areas of the estate throughout the day.
Good to know:
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, plan your visit and check out the other areas of the estate that are free to visit, such as the Gallery of Coaches, the Sculpture and Mouldings Gallery (open on weekend afternoons), as well as the Royal Tennis Court and the Park.
Find all our pricing terms and conditions on our website.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Estate of Trianon ticket
This ticket gives you access to the estate of Trianon.
15 €
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Estate of Trianon ticket
Spend an afternoon exploring the private grounds of the royal family.
Holders of a Paris Museum Pass (PMP) must obtain a free ticket for the estate of Trianon.
This ticket includes entry to:
- the estate of Trianon; including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and their gardens, as well as the Queen's Hamlet (starting at noon).
- the tempory exibitions presented there;
Good to know:
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, plan your visit and check out the other areas of the estate that are free to visit, such as the Gallery of Coaches, the Sculpture and Mouldings Gallery (open on weekend afternoons), as well as the Royal Tennis Court and the Park.
Only the Passport grants access to the entire Versailles estate (the Palace, Estate of Trianon and the Gardens) and guarantees entry to the Palace.
Find all our pricing terms and conditions on our website.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
mobile app & audioguide
A tour and audioguide are available on the official Palace app. We advise you to download the free mobile app before arrival and to launch it to load the exhibition tour in advance.
It is also possible to listen to the tour by booking an audioguide online or onsite to discover the exhibition.
