A groundbreaking immersive experience
To mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a unique interactive virtual experience at the heart of the American Revolution, located within the Château, in dedicated spaces in the Pavillon d'Orléans.
Through original scenography and state-of-the-art XR immersive technologies, Light of Liberty offers visitors an unprecedented interactive encounter with the people and events that shaped the Franco-American alliance.
The experience invites visitors to explore the motivations and ideals of a revolution and to discover, in an engaging, entertaining and illuminating way, a defining moment in history.
The programme is based on extensive historical research and rigorous storytelling, centred around a reproduction of Louis-Charles-Auguste Couder's The Siege of Yorktown, 17 October 1781 (1836), displayed in the Gallery of Battles, which serves as the experience's visual focal point.
Over the course of 15 minutes, several interactive sequences accommodate 30 to 40 visitors at a time. Participants encounter the "Hero of Two Worlds," the Marquis de Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and other iconic figures. They take part in naval battles, diplomatic negotiations and a variety of interactive events while discovering the key moments of the American Revolution and their close connections with the Château de Versailles.
To further highlight this chapter of history, a new display bringing together works from the Château de Versailles collections will also be presented in the Captain of the Guards' Apartment, just a short distance from the experience. This new gallery will open on 4 July.
"This exceptional XR experience perfectly illustrates the unique and enduring relationship between the Château de Versailles and the United States. We are proud of our partnership with Yalla.Digital Inc. in presenting this new cultural programme, which combines cutting-edge technology with rich historical content."
Louis-Samuel Berger, Deputy General Administrator at the Château de Versailles
"Bringing Light of Liberty to the Château de Versailles represents a significant milestone for Yalla.Digital and for immersive heritage storytelling.
Our passthrough XR platform enables visitors to remain fully present within a real historic environment while experiencing powerful new layers of narrative, interpretation, and historical context.
This collaboration reflects Yalla.Digital’s mission to work alongside leading cultural institutions to create memorable experiences that combine technological innovation, historical integrity, and artistic excellence.
As pioneers in immersive storytelling, we are particularly excited by the emergence of new narrative and interactive forms that allow visitors to engage with history in meaningful and emotionally resonant ways while keeping the focus firmly on the stories being told.
Light of Liberty represents a unique fusion of the real and the virtual, created through a shared commitment to historical authenticity, emotional engagement, and cultural discovery."
Kevin Bermeister, Chairman, Yalla.Digital Inc.
"In creating Light of Liberty, my hope was to honor this extraordinary shared history — not as myth or legend, but through the human choices, sacrifices, and ideals that shaped the world we inherit."
Joshua Maurer, Creator, Writer, Producer & Historical Curator
Partners
About Yalla.Digital
Yalla.Digital designs world-class immersive heritage storytelling experiences for museums and cultural sites using passthrough XR technology. These free-roaming experiences seamlessly blend physical environments with high-fidelity 3D digital historical reconstructions, allowing visitors to see the real world while actively engaging in immersive narrative journeys. The company delivers end-to-end solutions, from concept development to ongoing operations, with no upfront production costs for partners, creating new revenue streams and increasing visitor engagement.
Yalla.Digital has partnered with Firstep to develop and operate the experience.
About Meta
Meta is a leading technology company and a pioneer in virtual and mixed reality. Through its Meta Quest platform, the company develops immersive hardware and software that power interactive experiences across entertainment, education, culture, and communication.
Practical informations
Until January 31, 2027
Pavillon d'Orléans (entrance via the Cour des Princes)
Admission: €7 standalone ticket, or Passport ticket + €7
Ages: 8 and up
Available in French and English
Information and reservations: www.chateauversailles.fr
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