Chateau de versailles guide

Le Parcours du Roi, the Château de Versailles' 2025 Christmas tour and show

Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 13, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The event culminates in a very special meeting with Baroque Santa Claus!

Heritage Days 2025 in Versailles (78): program of events and places to visit

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back on September 20 and 21, 2025, to let us discover the riches of our heritage. We're off to Versailles, in the Yvelines, to take advantage of this year's special offers, with visits to the Château de Versailles and other institutions on the program.

Heritage Days 2025: discover the history of the Republic at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 (Heritage Days 2025), the Château de Versailles is inviting you to discover the grounds through a tour that takes you back in time in the footsteps of the Republic, on September 20 and 21, 2025.

Strike on September 10: the Versailles Trianon estate and gardens are exceptionally closed

The national strike of September 10, 2025 has had an impact on the Château de Versailles in the Yvelines. While the main château, gardens and park remain open, the Domaine de Trianon and its gardens are exceptionally closed this Wednesday.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Grande Ecurie de Versailles (78), free tours!

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 20 and 21, 2025. Click here to discover the program!

3x3 basketball in Versailles: an exceptional international tournament in front of the château this Saturday

Twelve international teams face off this Saturday, August 30, 2025 on the Avenue de Paris in Versailles. This free Lite Quest tournament transforms the southern median in front of the Château de Versailles into a 3x3 basketball court, with qualification for Spain at stake.

Paris this summer, with Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme it's an adventure waiting for you!

Discover a complete guide to must-do activities: from unusual Paris to spectacular shows, unique family experiences, gourmet getaways and sports tours.

The Chapelle Royale opens to visitors this summer at the Château de Versailles

This summer 2025, the Château de Versailles in the Yvelines is offering an exceptional opening of the Chapelle Royale to the public from July 8 to September 30. This is an opportunity to admire the nave, painted ceiling and stone marquetry, which are usually invisible to the public. Throughout the summer, the tour is also enriched by sites linked to the Third Republic and immersive experiences in the gardens.

Traffic and parking restrictions in Versailles for the Choose France Summit

The Choose France international summit, being held this Monday May 19 at the Château de Versailles in the Yvelines, has been imposing major traffic and parking restrictions since Sunday. We take a look at the measures in place to ensure you don't find yourself affected if you're driving in the area.

Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Petite écurie at the Château de Versailles (78)

The Petite écurie at the Château de Versailles, home to the sculpture and casting gallery, is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 17, on the occasion of Nuit des Musées 2025.

Nuit des Musées 2024: a magical musical evening at the Petit Trianon in the Château de Versailles (78)

A magical stroll awaits us at the Château de Versailles this Saturday, May 18, 2024: on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Petit Trianon is opening its doors to us free of charge at night for an enchanted evening.

Château de Versailles: discover General de Gaulle's apartments in a Trianon wing

After opening the Salle du Congrès and the apartment of the President of the Congress to the public, the Château de Versailles is now unveiling the apartments of General de Gaulle in the Trianon-sous-Bois wing, from April 5, 2025.

The Sun King's lost gardens: a virtual reality experience at the Château de Versailles

Plunge into the heart of the original gardens of the Château de Versailles, now no longer in existence, with an immersive virtual reality experience that takes you back in time, from March 25, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Genius and majesty: Louis XIV by Le Bernin: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

Discover Louis XIV through the works of Bernini, with a new exhibition at the Château de Versailles from June 3 to September 28, 2025.

Eugène Delacroix: where to see the Romantic painter's works in Paris?

A key painter of the 19th century, Eugène Delacroix is renowned for his great Romantic works, notably "Liberty Guiding the People". Here's where to see his paintings in Paris.

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.

Château de Versailles: several rooms about the Third Republic open - our photos

Novelty alert at the Château de Versailles! Exceptionally, from February 15 to the end of September 2025, the monument will be revealing behind-the-scenes areas of power during the Third Republic, by opening up spaces that are usually closed to the public... Come and discover the Salle du Congrès, still used by the French Assembly and Senate, and the ceremonial apartments of the President of the Congress. We took a sneak preview...

Marie-Antoinette in ballet: the last Queen of France recounted in dance at the Opéra de Versailles

Classical dance takes up the destiny of Marie-Antoinette, an emblematic figure in French history. Through a narrative ballet, the life of the last queen unfolds on stage, between pomp, revolution and tragedy. A work where history meets grace.

The Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace, a royal setting in the heart of the Parc de Versailles

Fancy a royal weekend in the countryside, just a stone's throw from Paris? Head for the Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace, offering a real change of scenery on the edge of the Château de Versailles park. A truly relaxing experience, especially if you haven't been able to go on vacation abroad due to the health crisis.

Le Déluge: Guillaume Canet and Mélanie Laurent as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette - Our opinion

Le Déluge, a new film directed by Gianluca Jodice, stars Guillaume Canet and Mélanie Laurent as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, during their imprisonment at the Conciergerie. Here, we discover the royal couple not in the luxury of Versailles, but awaiting their sentence.