Masquerade ball guide

La Fête de Paris 2026: a popular, free festival featuring a guinguette, dancing and a historic village

History buffs and lovers of the capital, Paris Festival is back on September 12–13, 2026. From a historic parade, to a guinguette, to a dance and a village atmosphere that feels like a trip through the ages, travel from the Middle Ages to the Liberation, with a detour through the Belle Époque!

Waltzes, polkas and period costumes: a grand historic ball is taking shape at this château in the Yvelines department (78).

The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte (78) will host an Empire Ball on Sunday, September 13, 2026. In the grand ballroom, the public is invited to learn the dances of the Second Empire at an all-ages event, where costumes, choreographies, waltzes and polkas whisk visitors back to the 19th century.

A grand masquerade ball for an immersive evening in the heart of the Belle Époque at the Jacquemart-André Museum

To celebrate a century and a half of existence, the Jacquemart-André Museum is hosting a Belle Époque masquerade ball—an immersive evening modeled on the grand receptions of high society in the 19th century—on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Queen’s Ball and summer picnic at Fontainebleau Castle

The Château de Fontainebleau invites visitors to a Marie-Antoinette-themed ball on July 4, 2026. A festive event that promises to be as enchanting as it is unforgettable.

A Venetian masquerade ball awaits you for a magical evening at this château in the Yvelines.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Dampierre-en-Yvelines Castle hosts its annual Venice Carnival. Surrounded by shimmering water reflections and XVIII-century settings, the estate welcomes visitors to an evening of masked and costume ball, celebrating the timeless elegance of Venice in a stunning historic setting.

The Grand Masquerade Ball at Château de Versailles 2026: An Unforgettable Evening of Celebration

The Grand Masquerade Ball at the Château de Versailles is making its highly anticipated return this Saturday, June 27, 2026. An enchanting and unforgettable event to experience this summer. Tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to reserve yours soon!