Versailles - activities

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi at Versailles: fruit and vegetable market, exhibitions and events

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 7-8, 2023! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings, guided tours and a brand-new escape-game-style treasure hunt.

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.

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: the aquatic fitness center

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda.

Rugby World Cup 2023: base camps in Versailles, Croissy-sur-Seine and Rueil-Malmaison

Three base camps for the 2023 Rugby World Cup teams have been set up in the Paris Region: Wales in Versailles, Tonga in Croissy-sur-Seine and France in Rueil-Malmaison.

Ycare in concert at the Palais des Congrès de Versailles with a poignant show in April 2024

"Ycare" performs at the Versailles Palais des Congrès on April 27, 2024. Don't miss this eagerly awaited show in Versailles.

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.

Engrenage Escape Game: the historical escape game in Versailles

Do you love history and escape games? Located in the heart of Versailles, Engrenage Escape Game offers a captivating experience through its breathtaking scenarios based on the history of Versailles, but not only! Reflection, observation and team spirit will be your keys to solving the mysteries that await you. So, are you ready to travel back in time?

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.

Heritage Days 2023: guided tour of the King's Kitchen Garden at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023), 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 16 and 17. The program includes free visits and a host of activities for young and old alike!

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.

We tested the chic and gourmet Garden Barbecue on the terrace of the Trianon Palace Versailles

How about a bohemian Garden Barbecue that's as gourmet as it is exotic? Let's head for the terrace of the Trianon Palace in Versailles, which is delighting us this summer 2023 with a menu that smacks of garden barbecues.

July 14th celebrations: firemen's ball on July 13, 2023 in Versailles (78)

The city of Versailles invites you to a popular and festive firemen's ball on July 13, 2023. It's a chance to party and dance the night away!

Fête de la Musique 2023 : Les Nuits Blondes come to Versailles (78)

For the 41st edition of the Fête de la musique, we're heading for Versailles! On Wednesday June 21, 2023, this Yvelines town is joining forces with Nuits Blondes to offer a series of free concerts on the Place du Marché Notre-Dame.

In the footsteps of Jeanne du Barry, King Louis XV's favorite, from Versailles to Louveciennes

Did you enjoy the film Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and Maïwenn? Let us take you on a tour of the places where King Louis XV's favorite courtesan spent her life in the Île-de-France region!

Garden Party Festival: the free flower power event at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Yvelines

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles, transforms itself for its Garden Party Festival, the festive event for all ages, entirely free! Between animations, outdoor games and concerts all afternoon, this is the event not to be missed this Saturday, June 17, 2023!

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.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 at the Château de Versailles

On the occasion of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023, on June 3rd and 4th, the Château de Versailles offers many activities to discover the richness of the gardens of Versailles.

Nuit des Musées at the Château de Versailles 2023, 400th anniversary celebrations

For Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Château de Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary with an immersive sound scenography in the Grand Appartement du Roi.