Versailles

Bal du Siècle 2025 at the Palace of Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties.

The Palace of Versailles is commemorating its Fête Merveilleuse of 1923... by organizing an even more magical evening on Monday, December 8, 2025. A Ball of the Century not to be missed!

Storm Benjamin: the Palace of Versailles is closing its parks and gardens on Thursday, October 23

The Palace of Versailles has announced the closure of the park, gardens, and Trianon estate from noon on Thursday, October 23, 2025, due to Storm Benjamin, which is hitting the Île-de-France region. Please note, however, that the palace will remain open.

2025 Christmas market and counter at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles (78)

The Christmas Market is back at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles from November 28 to 30, 2025, with local products and free family entertainment on the program!

Christmas at the Royal Chapel 2025: concerts at the Royal Opera House of the Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is celebrating Christmas 2025 with four unique concerts from December 12 to 21 in its magnificent Royal Chapel, which also serves as an opera house, offering an exceptional musical holiday experience.

Histoire de Lire 2025: the historical book fair in Versailles

For its new edition, the Histoire de Lire book fair returns to the Hôtel de Ville and the Ancienne Poste de Versailles on November 22 and 23, 2025. Nearly 200 authors will be present at this event, which is open to all, to share their love of history.

Le Grand Dauphin, fils de roi, père de roi et jamais roi: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

Prince Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son of Louis XIV, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his shattered destiny in a grandiose exhibition opening on October 14, 2025.

A visit to the Château de Versailles and its program

The Château de Versailles, its gardens and grounds, are a world heritage site. The official residence of the kings of France, the Château de Versailles holds the record as the largest château in the world, and of course the most visited in France.

Hyrox in Paris: the next fitness race awaits you at Porte de Versailles

It's a demanding competition that fascinates athletes and the public alike: the Hyrox fitness race is back from October 22 to 26, 2025 at Porte de Versailles. Tickets are now available, so hurry up and get your tickets!

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi 2025: fruit & vegetable market and events in Versailles (78)

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi, the autumn adventure combining culture and gourmet delights in the heart of Versailles, returns on the weekend of October 4-5, 2025! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings and guided tours of the garden.

Paris-Versailles 2025: route and info, everything you need to know

This Sunday, September 28, 25,000 runners will set off from the Eiffel Tower towards the Château de Versailles. The 46th edition of this legendary race crosses the Hauts-de-Seine and Yvelines departments, covering 16.2 km of ascent and descent. We take stock.

Fête de la Science 2025: program of events in Versailles (78)

The town of Versailles, in the Yvelines department, is going into scientific mode: discover the tours and workshops on offer during the Fête de la Science, from October 3 to 13, 2025.

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: 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.

L'Ancienne Poste de Versailles, a cultural hub a stone's throw from the château

A new cultural and festive space in Versailles, the town's former post office is being transformed into a dynamic place to live. With its Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions, media library and events, this spot promises to become a must-see address for outings and events.

We saw "Excellences!", the exhibition on French diplomacy at Versailles

The "Excellences!" exhibition at the Choiseul Library in Versailles, from September 20 to December 20, 2025, retraces three centuries of French diplomacy. Produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, it highlights the central role played by ambassadors in diplomatic history.

Heritage Days 2025 at Versailles Town Hall (78): free tours of the monument

The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 invite you to explore Versailles in a whole new light. On the weekend of September 20-21, 2025, discover the secrets of the royal city with an exclusive tour of the Hôtel de Ville, a historic monument and former property of one of Louis XIV's daughters.

Heritage Days 2025: free tours of the King's Kitchen Garden at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 (Heritage Days 2025), we're off to the Potager du Roi at the Château de Versailles to take advantage of two free days in an enchanting setting, on September 20 and 21. The program includes tours and a host of activities for young and old alike!

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 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.

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...