The Journées du Patrimoine 2025, scheduled for September 20 and 21, is a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of French history. Over the course of a weekend, we're invited to discover our heritage in a whole new way, through a fabulous program of visits and events, often free of charge, at museums, monuments, châteaux and even in places usually inaccessible to the general public. Paris and the surrounding region become a playground for enthusiasts and the curious, who can take advantage of an unprecedented program full of good deals.
The flamboyant Château de Versailles, located in the Yvelines region of France, is one of the highlights of this year's Journées du Patrimoine. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, nicknamed the Sun King, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, as well as the most emblematic château in French heritage.
From the famous Galerie des Glaces to the sublime French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, this royal residence is overflowing with sublime spaces testifying to the richness ofFrench history. So, what does the Château de Versailles have in store for us this Heritage Days?
The Republic at Versailles
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For the 42nd European Heritage Days, the Château de Versailles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic. Come and discover the Salle du Congrès, built in 1875 for members of Parliament and the Senate, the Salle du Sceau and the apartments of the President of the Congress!
A sound experience in the Salle du Congrès will take you on a journey back in time, with speeches by leading figures in the history of the Republic.
To echo the temporary post office set up during Congress meetings in the Galerie des Batailles, you'll be invited to write a postcard to isolated elderly people, in partnership with theassociation 1 Lettre, 1 Sourire.
Along the way, students from the Ecole du Louvre will be on hand to help you learn more about the history of the Third Republic.
Practical information
Free admission
Access : 2 rue de l'Indépendance américaine, 78000 Versailles
Hours: 9am to 6:30pm (last admission 5:30pm)
Are we spending the weekend in the home of the Sun King, folks?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Palace of Versailles
Château de Versailles
78000 Versailles
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chateauversailles.fr
More information
Access to the Congress: The entrance is at 2 rue de l'Indépendance américaine (part of the route is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs from the Cour des Princes); Access to the Salle du Jeu de Paume: 1 Rue du Jeu de Paume (route accessible to visitors in wheelchairs).
