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The Palace
From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France
The Royal Tennis Court
A Testament to the French Revolution
An outstanding estate
The history of the Palace of Versailles starts at the 17th century. It was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum. Composed of the Palace, the gardens, the Park, the Trianon estate and several buildings in town, today the Estate of Versailles spreads over more than 800 hectares.
Tours
Find out about all our tour options: self-guided tours with your own guide, guided tours with a Château tour guide, private tours outside the self-guided tours, prestige tours...
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Tickets
Admission to the Palace, the Estate of Trianon, the Gardens on the days of the Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens, the Gallery of Coaches and others...
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Shows
All year round, a series of concerts, operas, recitals, ballets in the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. From April to October, enjoy the Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens.
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For your events, hire the most beautiful areas
At the Palace, the Estate of Trianon or in the Gardens, organise your events at Versailles to enjoy the beauty and sovereignty of the site while helping to protect and maintain it.
What’s on
Exhibition
The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a king, father of a king, but never a king
The Palace of Versailles is presenting an exhibition devoted to the Grand Dauphin, Louis de France, the eldest child of Louis XIV. It traces the life of this often overlooked prince through nearly 250 works from French and international collections. As heir to the throne, he was the focal point of Bourbon dynastic ambitions, without ever reigning, but his education, residences and taste for the arts reflect the destiny which was his due.
Show
The Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens
From April 1 to October 31 2025, enjoy the Musical Gardens and the Musical Fountains Show in the gardens and groves opened for the occasion. Every Saturday evening from 7 June to 20 September, discover the Gardens in the evening with the The Night Fountains Show.
From March 25
Virtual Reality: The Sun King’s Lost Gardens
For the first time, the Palace of Versailles is opening its doors for an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey back in time! Immerse yourself in 1682 and join André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener, on a special tour of specific groves of the gardens which are no existing anymore.
Exhibition
Guillaume Bresson
From 21 January to 25 May 2025, the Palace of Versailles is presenting an exhibition by the contemporary artist Guillaume Bresson, a leading light of French figurative painting.
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The official Palace of Versailles app
The free application of the Palace offers audio tours to accompany your visit to the Estate (Palace, Gardens, Trianon Estate, etc.) as well as an interactive map.
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Château de Versailles Spectacles
Agencies, tour operators... Find out about the must-see events that will give your groups and individual customers an unforgettable time, as well as useful information for booking and organising your visit.
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