What’s on Life on the estate Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate Collections Acquisitions Discover the latest acquisitions by the Palace of Versailles. Read more Life on the Estate Special opening of The Royal Tennis Court On 20 June 1789, the Royal Tennis Court of Versailles played a major part in French history. From being a royal sports hall during the reign of Louis XIV, it became synonymous with the foundation of French democracy and will be forever linked to a key episode in the French Revolution. Lire la suite Free access Opening of the Gallery of Coaches Located in the the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches opens its doors to all, free of charge, every weekend afternoons from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Lire la suite More news Life on the estate Cycling in the Estates of Versailles and Marly With several dozen kilometres of pathways, the Estates of Versailles and Marly are a great place for cyclists, either on their own, as a family, or with a group, on self-guided routes. Web series The Great Organ of the Royal Chapel The organ of the Royal Chapel sits on the gallery above the altar in a splendid array of gilding and sculpted decoration. Its fascinating history, which began in 1679 long before the construction of the final chapel, continues today thanks to the skilled hands of those who play and maintain it. Versailles, a Solidary Palace Within the framwork of its artistic, educational, and cultural missions, the Palace of Versailles is developing its educational actions, as it aims to welcome the largest possible audience and assure acess to culture for everyone. Great works Restoration Reopening of Madame Du Barry’s Apartment Madame Du Barry’s apartment covers almost 350 m2 and comprises a dozen or so rooms, some of the most ornate of which require restoration. Discover the apartment with an unforgettable guided tour! Restoration Restoration of the Dauphin’s apartment The project to restore the Dauphin’s apartment, which has been made possible thanks to the support of several patrons, is starting in October 2020 and will last 12 months (to October 2021). This restoration project follows on from the work on the Queen’s State Apartments and the Dauphine’s apartment completed in 2019 2021-2022 Restoration of the Royal Tennis Court The Royal Tennis Court, located in the Saint-Louis district at the foot of the Palace of Versailles, made French history on 20 June 1789. It played a key role in the foundation of French democracy, but is now in need of substantial restoration work. Patronage Patronage Adopt a linden tree from the Grand Trianon Take part in the restoration of the Trianon gardens to the state they were in at the beginning of Louis XVI's reign, when a replanting designed by the architect Richard Mique allowed the gardens to be modernised. Patronage Support Versailles Make an online donation to help the Palace of Versailles cope with an unprecedented economic crisis. Admirable Trees The Palace of Versailles is aiming to draw attention to these trees with a walking tour that will allow visitors to locate and learn more about them. Digital Virtual Reality VersaillesVR: the Palace is Yours Thanks to the partnership between the Palace of Versailles and Google Arts & Culture, you can now visit the Palace of Versailles using virtual reality. Virtual exhibition Virtual exhibitions Let's plunge into interactive frescoes and discovers the paintings, sculptures and engravings in a new light. Virtual reality Experience Versailles The Palace of Versailles is offering a virtual reality experience with the application “Experience Versailles”, created with Fondation Orange, which allows visitors to relive the visit by the Ambassador of Siam to the Court of Louis XIV in 1686 and the Yew Ball held by Louis XV. Back to Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate
