Versailles - activities

Visitors to Versailles 1682-1789, the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles is showcasing the Visitors of Versailles in an exhibition in partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a beautiful presentation, discover all the personalities who, since the palace was built, have visited the château at the invitation of the king or on diplomatic business. From October 24, 2017 to February 25, 2018, you too can become a visitor to Versailles.

The King of Fire, the fireworks show in the gardens of the Château de Versailles

Le Roi de Feu is the incredible show that plays out in the gardens of Versailles on the evenings of July 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2017. This rendez-vous constitutes an incredible sound and light show, with fireworks, flames, videos, luminous characters for an hour: welcome to the Kingdom of the Sun King!

ORE: Alain Ducasse’s new royal setting in Versailles

Alain Ducasse is opening a new royal place at the Palace of Versailles where you will be treated like kings and queens. We gave it a go for you.

Un Président chez le Roi, De Gaulle at the Trianon, the Versailles exhibition

From June 18 to November 9, 2016, the Domaine de Versailles invites us to rediscover the palace of Trianon-sous-Bois, which became a presidential residence in 1963 under De Gaulle. After a visit to De Gaulle's office, recreated for the occasion, we discover how the Grand Trianon was used to welcome heads of state on official visits.

Royal Afternoon Tea at the Trianon Palace Versailles

The Trianon Palace in Versailles welcomes you to the Gallery Bar every day from 2pm to 6pm, and invites you to travel back in time with its royal afternoon tea...

Olafur Eliasson Summer Contemporary Art Exhibition in Versailles

The annual contemporary art exhibition at the Palace of Versailles features Olafur Eliasson, from June 6th to October 30th, 2016. Eliasson has been given free rein at the royal estate and uncovers an entirely new Versailles!