VR - Digital Virtual Reality
Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King

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.

An immersive experience

Virtual reality has come to the Palace! Our first experience, available on site at the Palace of Versailles entitled Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King, coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Palace of Versailles, will be available onsite from 25^th March 2025 to 4^th January 2026.

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Visitors will be able to explore iconic areas of the gardens which have now disappeared as they are projected into the heart of the 17^th century for a poetic interactive walk led by André le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the royal Menagerie with its exotic animals, the Labyrinth Grove and its fountains, and the grotto of Thetis with its exceptional rocaille decor!

Practical information

Admission until 4 January 2026 via the Pavillon d'Orléans.

The experience is closed on 1 January 2026, and every Monday except: 14 July 2025.

Experience available in French, English and Chinese.

Time slots every 30 minutes

Until 30, June:

From 9 am to 7.30 pm (last slot 7.30 pm)

From 1^st, July to 31^st, August:

From 9 am to 7.30 pm (last slot 7.30 pm)

On Saturdays until 20 September, there is an additional slot at 8.30 pm

From 1^st, September to 4, January 2026:

From 9 am to 5 pm (last slot at 5 pm)

Tickets

virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience.

15 € Book

virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience.

15 €

virtual reality: "Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King"

The Palace of Versailles opens its doors for an extraordinary journey through time in virtual reality! Dive back in time to 1682 and follow André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV's gardener, on a never-before-seen tour of gardens that have now disappeared.
This ticket gives access to the virtual reality experience. Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time.

the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
the Royal Tennis Court;
the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
the Park.

Tickets can also be purchased on site subject to availability.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

15 € Book

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Discover our combined offer including an admission ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

45 € Book

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Discover our combined offer including an admission ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

45 €

Entrance ticket + Virtual reality

Find out about our combined ticket offer comprising an entrance ticket of your choice (Palace or Passport) + an extraordinary virtual reality experience.

Virtual reality tour:
"Versailles: The Lost Gardens of the Sun King" lets visitors explore iconic areas of the Palace of Versailles gardens in the 17th century which have now disappeared, and gain a better understanding of how Louis XIV used the arts, architecture, and nature to assert his power.

The Palace ticket:
Includes access to

the Palace with timed entry;
the temporary exhibitions held in the Palace;
the Gallery of Coaches (Open every weekend from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
the Royal Tennis Court (Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
the Park

The Passport ticket:
Includes access to

the Palace with timed entry;
the temporary exhibitions held in the Palace;
the Gallery of Coaches (Open every weekend from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
the Royal Tennis Court (Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 06.30 pm);
the Gardens;
the Park

Versailles: The lost gardens of the Sun King

A 25 mn Virtual Reality Experience
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
An experience coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Château de Versailles, with the support of the CNC and the technical partnership of VIVE Arts.

45 € Book

Partners

An experience coproduced by GEDEON Experiences, Small Creative, VIVE Arts and the Château de Versailles, with the support of the CNC and the technical partnership of VIVE Arts.

Show

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Le Nôtre in perspectives

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Are you a regular visitor?

The best of Versailles for subscribers! For a whole year, benefit from numerous advantages thanks to the SOLO or DUO cards, and unlimited ticket access from only 65€.

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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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