Chateau de versailles guide - activities

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2024, tickets now available!

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles makes its grand return to our delight this Saturday, June 8, 2024. Don't miss the ticket launch on January 22!

Horace Vernet: the exhibition unveils by night at the Château de Versailles - photos

A great traveler and favorite of Napoleon I and King Louis-Philippe, the painter Horace Vernet was as much admired as he was criticized. The Château de Versailles invites us to discover him in a major exhibition organized from November 14, 2023 to March 17, 2024.

Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles

The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles?

Jean-Michel Jarre in immersive concert at the Château de Versailles this December 25

Want to celebrate Christmas in a musical and unusual way? Head to the sublime Château de Versailles on Monday, December 25, 2023 to discover "Versailles 400", an immersive concert with Jean-Michel Jarre at the helm!

Imperial silks for Versailles, an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Château de Versailles

In this exceptional exhibition dedicated to Napoleon's silk order for the Château de Versailles, discover a set of never-before-used, like-new textiles in the Grand Trianon at Versailles.

New Year's Eve 2024: an evening at the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles with Ballet Preljocaj

A magical evening in an idyllic setting: spend your New Year's Eve 2024 at the royal opera house of the Château de Versailles, with a performance by Ballet Preljocaj of the classic tale of Snow White, adapted from the Brothers Grimm, ending in style with a Feu d'Artifice.

We tested Tea Time Chocolat in Versailles for a Hiver Gourmand at the Trianon Palace

Head for Versailles, at the gates of the Château, to take a seat in the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace tea room. We'll take you on a tour of the new Tea Time Chocolat, with all its finesse.

Christmas at the Chapelle Royale 2023: concerts at the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles celebrates Christmas 2023 with three original concerts, from December 10 to 24, 2023, in its magnificent Chapelle Royale, which also doubles as an opera house.

Storm Ciaran: Parc du Château de Versailles, Domaine de Marly and Zoo de Thoiry close this Thursday

Due to the imminent arrival of storm Ciaran, the Parc du Château de Versailles, the Domaine de Marly and the Domaine du Petit et du Grand Trianon will be exceptionally closed this Thursday, November 2, 2023. A justified precaution in view of the weather risks.

Cheval en majesté, at the heart of a civilization: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of the horse, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation".

The Bal du Siècle at the Château de Versailles: an exceptional evening in the Roaring Twenties

The Château de Versailles commemorates its 1923 Fête Merveilleuse... With an even more magical evening. On Monday, December 11, 2023, take part in the Bal du Siècle.

Heritage Days 2023 in Versailles (78): program of places to visit and events

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back on September 16 and 17, 2023, to let us discover the riches of our heritage, which couldn't be richer. We're off to Versailles in the Yvelines to discover the best of this year's event, with visits to the Château de Versailles and other institutions on the agenda.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Château de Versailles (78): celebrate 400 years

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Château de Versailles invites you to explore the grounds on a tour that takes you back in time! We're off to discover the brand-new Galerie de l'Histoire in a new and innovative way. Join us this weekend, September 15 (at night), 16 and 17, 2023, for majestic visits!

The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos

The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Grande Ecurie de Versailles (78)

The Académie Équestre de Versailles and the Versailles Campuses are opening the doors of the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles for the Heritage Days, on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023.

Le Grand Contrôle, the magical hotel at the Château de Versailles that goes back in time

In the heart of the Château de Versailles estate, we discover Le Grand Contrôle, a 5-star hotel offering a unique experience, transporting us back in time. Opening in spring 2020, this unique venue combines history, refinement and authenticity, offering spectacular views over the Orangerie parterre and privileged access to the Château.

Le Potager du Roi, a historic fruit and vegetable garden near the Château de Versailles

Head to Versailles to discover the Potager du Roi, a production and experimentation site open to the public, which once supplied the King's table at the Château! Here you can find local, natural fruit and vegetables in the open air.

The Château de Versailles honors Noël Coypel in an exhibition at the Grand Trianon

You may know his works, but not his name... The Château de Versailles pays tribute to the painter Noël Coypel, with an exhibition to be discovered from September 26, 2023 to January 28, 2024 at the Grand Trianon.

6 Unesco World Heritage sites to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Do you know the Unesco World Heritage sites in the Paris region? We reveal 6 jewels to discover in Paris and the Paris region that are well worth the detour.

The Perfumer's Garden, the garden of the Château de Versailles and the House of Francis Kurkdjian

A new garden awaits you in the Parc de Versailles. Under the patronage of Francis Kurkdjian, "Le Jardin du Parfumeur" will envelop the Trianon estate in an elegant floral fragrance.