François de mazières

Did you know? In Versailles, you can sit on Molière's lap

What a curiosity in Versailles! A statue of Molière, the city's playwright par excellence, invites you to sit on his lap (and it's totally allowed). The bronze statue, designed by Xavier Veihlan, is located in the new bosquet on Place Lyautey. Here's how it works...

Versailles beyond the château: festivals, gardens and the art of living as told by its mayor

From Molière to contemporary festivals, via the city's hidden secrets: what if there was more to Versailles than its château? In an exclusive interview, François de Mazières reveals the cultural treasures, gardens and festivals that make the heart of the royal city beat faster.