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Restoration

Restoration of Apollo’s fountain

Apollo’s fountain is now in major need of restoration. The gilded lead parts of Apollo on his chariot need to regain their lustre. Starting in December 2022, the sculpted group will be dismantled, lifted out by crane and taken to a workshop for substantial restoration.

Free access

Weekends

Opening of the Gallery of Coaches

Located in the the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles, the Gallery of Coaches opens its doors to all, free of charge, every weekend afternoons from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

Opening

Exceptional opening of the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery

The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery, located in the Small Stables, opens its doors, free of charge, from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm every Saturday and Sunday.

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Tickets & prices

guided tours

During guided tours, a speaker from the Palace invites you into lesser known locations otherwise closed to the visitors. You can also book online tours to discover the backstage of the Castle from your home!

Saturday 13 May 2023 from 7pm to midnight

Event

The European Night of Museums 2023

The European Night of Museums is back for its 19th edition on Saturday 13 May, offering a unique opportunity for iconic cultural places through an immersive sound scenography. This year, the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Palace of Versailles is celebrated with an evocation of Louis XIV’s apartment evenings in the King’s Grand Apartment.

Event

Long-format resources

The Palace of Versailles during the Second World War

There are some little-known pages in the history of the Palace of Versailles, and yet they are remarkably well documented. That of the Second World War is one of the most intriguing. Discover it through a web series and three new podcasts.

Program 2023

Equestrian Show / The Great Stables

Program of the National
Equestrian Academy of Versailles

Shows, visits and guided tours: discover the program of the National Equestrian Academy for the 2023 season.

Subscription

Subscription

The "one year in Versailles" card

The best of Versailles for subscribers! For a whole year, benefit from numerous advantages thanks to the SOLO or DUO cards, and unlimited ticket access from only 55€.

Event

400 ANS : 1623 - 2023

Key Dates

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Palace of Versailles, discover the emblematic events that have marked the history of the Palace from the inauguration of the hunting lodge of Louis XIII to the present day.

Exhibition

14 Novembre 2023 - 17 March 2024

Exhibition Horace Vernet

Exhibition to be held at the Palace of Versailles from 14 November 2023 to 17 March 2024

Digital

The Palace of Versailles' Mobile App

The app is completely free of charge. It includes the audioguide tours in English and an interactive map of the Estate.

Facilities

Facilities

Audioguide

To learn more about the Palace during your visit, remember to book the audioguide available in 12 languages. You can pick it up at a special counter in the Vestibule of the Gabriel Pavilion or book it online.

A digital discovery

Travelling exhibition

Virtually Versailles

After highly successful runs in Singapore in 2018 (at the ION Orchard mall) and Shanghai in 2021 (at the Xintiandi Style mall) and Hong Kong in 2023 (Heritage Museum), the Virtually Versailles immersive exhibition is once again heading out to meet international audiences, deploying at Macau's Grand Lisboa Palace Resort from July 30 to October 15, 2023 as part of the Macau International Biennial of the Arts.

Mobile Application

Mobile Application

Rabbids at Versailles

The Rabbids have invaded the Gardens of Versailles! You have to repair the damage and flush them out to send them back where they came from!

Exhibitions

13 MAY – 17 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Petit Trianon during the Empire

This exhibition tells the story of the restoration work ordered by Napoleon to turn Trianon into a country residence for himself and Marie-Louise. Open to visitors from 13 May to 17 September at the Petit Trianon.

Exhibition

26 september 2023 - 28 january 2024

Noël Coypel
painter of grand decors

A major artistic figure of the 17th century, Noël Coypel is little known among the public today. His work will be showcased in a new exhibition in the Grand Trianon from 26 September 2023.

Fountains show

Hall of Mirrors

La Sérénade Royale

On summer Saturdays, after the Musical Fountains Show or before the Night Fountains Show, discover the Grand Apartments of Château de Versailles as you have never seen them before.