What’s on Exhibitions Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print Resize Resize down Resize up Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate Currently at Versailles Exhibition From 14 October 2025 to 15 February 2026 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. Read more Past exhibitions Show the archives Back to Exhibitions Shows Events Patronage Life on the estate
