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On Wednesday 7 of January, due to weather conditions, the Sailors' gate and the Royal Star gate are closed. You may access the gardens via the Queen's gate and St Antony's gate. The little train does not operate. The Royal Tennis Court is closed. The Palace and Estate of Versailles are open. The Grand Trianon is open, but the Petit Trianon remains closed. Soils of the gardens and courtyard may be slippery, be careful. 

Restoration of the Royal Chapel

3 years to span the centuries

More than forty years after its last major restoration, the Royal Chapel requires urgent intervention on the roof timbers, the roof and decorative lead work, the statues and window frames and stained glass. Experience the restoration of this architectural masterpiece.

Work in progress

The Royal Chapel has been under renovation for 2865 days.

The end of the construction is scheduled for spring 2021.

YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE PROJECT

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What are the different stages of the project?

The stages are as follows: assembly of the scaffolding and the temporary umbrella roof, removal of the existing roof, restoration and consolidation of the roof timbers, restoration of all the stonework, restoration of the window openings in the attic level, restoration of all the lead elements and the gilding.

For further information, see here.

Presentation of the restoration site

Follow the restoration of the Royal Chapel

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