Patronage news Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate Calendar Interview with Gilles Dupuis, decorative painter In June 2021, restoration work started on the Dauphine’s Private Chamber, formerly the residence of Maria Josepha of Saxony, wife of Louis of France and mother of Louis XVI, to restore it to its former colours. To this end, painter and decorator Gilles Dupuis has embarked on this project as a skills-based patronage operation. Read more Great works Life of the estate Restoration of the Royal Chapel More than forty years after its last major restoration, the Royal Chapel is requiring an urgent intervention on the roof timbers, the roof and decorative lead work, the statues and the window frames and stained glass. Follow the live of the restoration of this architectural masterpiece. Mécénat The Boudoir of the Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet The Boudoir was a reception venue with an elegant interior (white marble, parquet and mirrors) that was reserved for the Queen’s most privileged guests. It is currently undergoing full restoration both inside and outside. Restoration of the Queen’s Grove After two years of works, the Queen’s Grove is now open to the public. Several patrons, from France and overseas, companies, foundations and institutions, as well as a hundred of private individuals have supported this exceptional restoration. Patronage Adoption ADOPT A BENCH IN THE QUEEN’S GROVE A new campaign of benches in the Queen’s Grove. Support Versailles "With the support of the State, but also of all the people who love Versailles, we are fighting. We hope to get through this difficult period without letting go of what makes the Estate’s core greatness, so that it continues to shine throughout the world ", Catherine Pégard, President. Restoration A portrait restored through patronage The Portrait of Pierre Mignard is one of many depictions of artists presented in the exhibition dedicated to Hyacinthe Rigaud. Élodie Vaysse, curator of the exhibition, talks about a portrait which was recently restored thanks to the patronage of Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and her family. Adopt a bench at the Water Theater Grove The Versailles XXI bench, a creation of landscape designer Louis Benech in the Water Theater Grove. Adopt a bench in Marly's Garden New benches in the gardens at Marly. Refurnishing the royal appartments Bringing the Palace of Versailles back to life and returning it to the image of a Palace full of life. Adopt a statue in the gardens of Versailles Help preserving the sculpted masterpieces ordered by Louis XIV. The restoration of the King’s Corner Room After 18 months of work, the King’s Corner Room has finally been revealed. Stéphane Masi, Project Coordinator talks about this campaign that restored this luxurious room in the King’s Private Apartments to its former glory. Get your Patronage Token Launched in December 2015, the Patronage Token operation has already gathered more than 15,000 donators from 115 countries. You too, make a 5 € donation and become a patron of the Palace of Versailles. Adopt a linden tree Support the replanting of the Mortemets Alley linden trees in the Park of Versailles. The restoration of the Queen's Boudoir The restoration of the Queen’s Boudoir, which began in January 2020, is now finished. At this occasion, four craftspeople share their experiences on the project. Adopt a bust Let's bring the ancient faces of the Marble Courtyard back to life.
