Chateau de versailles guide - activities

All-you-can-eat brunch at Chez Molly in Versailles, Yvelines

Why not treat yourself to an all-you-can-eat brunch, even on the terrace, with homemade, local produce? Let's head for the Yvelines, to discover the Cour cachée des Senteurs, home to the Chez Molly tea room, where every weekend we can enjoy a gourmet brunch just a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles.

The Queen's Tea Time at the Château de Versailles at Ore

How about a tea time duo at the very heart of the Château de Versailles? We'll take you to the Goûter de la Reine at Ore, the restaurant nestled in the Pavillon Dufour, which now offers a sweet and savory interlude from Tuesday to Sunday.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program of events

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024, the Château de Versailles is offering a wide range of events to help visitors discover the richness of the gardens of Versailles.

Nuit des Musées 2024: a magical musical evening at the Petit Trianon in the Château de Versailles (78)

A magical stroll awaits us at the Château de Versailles this Saturday, May 18, 2024: on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Petit Trianon is opening its doors to us free of charge at night for an enchanted evening.

Esprit Jardin, the free plant festival of Versailles 2024, program

Esprit Jardin celebrates the Fête des Plantes de Versailles on April 27 and 28, 2024. On the program: plant and equipment sales, workshops, entertainment, shows and much more with free admission.

The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...

A guided tour of the Jeu de Paume room, a treasure trove of the French Revolution

The Salle du Jeu de Paume, famous since the French Revolution, can be visited at weekends near the Château de Versailles, to immerse yourself in history and discover a recently restored national treasure.

The confidential brunch at the Grand Contrôle Château de Versailles

Few people know it, but every Sunday, Le Grand Contrôle, the Michelin-starred restaurant orchestrated by Alain Ducasse, offers a refined brunch overlooking the Orangerie at the Château de Versailles. How about a royal interlude for a timeless moment?

All-you-can-eat royal brunch at L'Alcove in Versailles

Looking for a good all-you-can-eat brunch in the Yvelines, and in Versailles in particular? We'll take you to the Alcôve in the Hôtel Le Louis, just a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles. It's the ideal place to treat yourself, before or after a stroll through the park, the château or the nearby Galerie des Carrosses.

Enshrinement of abortion in the Constitution: a giant-screen retransmission at the Trocadéro

This Monday, March 4, 2024 marks a historic day for France, with the expected inclusion of voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVG) in the Constitution. The vote, to be held in the Salle des Congrès at the Château de Versailles, could make France the first country to constitutionally guarantee this right. In collaboration with the Fondation des Femmes, the municipality of Paris will be broadcasting the event on a giant screen at the Trocadéro, on the Esplanade des Libertés et des Droits de l'Homme, enabling everyone to experience this historic moment together.

Women's Rights Day: the Château de Versailles celebrates its queens and ladies-in-waiting

To mark International Women's Rights Day, the Château de Versailles is celebrating the women who have left their mark on the palace's history: queens, princesses, favorites and women who served the court. From March 5 to 10, 2024, enjoy guided, theatrical tours and a nocturne.

JEMA 2024: guided tours and a creative challenge at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles is one of France's jewels, so it's impossible to let the palace fall into disrepair. Discover the exceptional craftsmen who contribute to the preservation of our heritage, during the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art, from April 2 to 7, 2024.

Versailles Electro 2024: Bon Entendeur and Kavinsky in a dj set at the Château de Versailles

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, from now until midnight, the Château de Versailles is the place to be for an electro party! On the program? DJ sets by Bon Entendeur, Kavinsky, Radio Cargo and Nathalie Duchene.

La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15.

Nocturnes Electro 2024 at the Château de Versailles: music and fireworks

Once again this year, the Château de Versailles is organizing its Nocturnes Electro. Rendezvous on Saturday, September 21, 2024, for this musical experience inviting you to stroll between the groves and fountains of the gardens exceptionally under water and to the rhythm of an electro DJ soundtrack. Bonus? A fireworks display to round off the evening!

Les Nocturnes de Feu 2024 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15

To celebrate August 15, 2024 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, ending with a grandiose fireworks display.

Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2024: a poetic stroll not to be missed

The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From March 29 to October 31, 2024, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV.

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

Pentathlon des Arts: a weekend of family Olympiads at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles, which will host the equestrian events as well as the pentathlon during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is organizing its artistic events, to which families are invited, in June 2024.

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2024

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles makes its grand return to our delight this Saturday, June 8, 2024. Don't miss the ticket launch on January 22!