Versailles - activities

Halloween 2024: the Antidote, a deadly murder party at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth (78)

Looking for a Halloween scare? Dive into Madame Elisabeth's Versailles estate for a zombie-filled murder party!

ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic opening ceremony, on display at Versailles - final days

Zeus, the mechanical horse of the Olympic Games, is about to set foot at the Château de Versailles. After dazzling Paris, he'll be making a monumental stopover in the Yvelines region from October 1 to November 24, 2024. A new chance to discover this steel colossus, ready to steal the show in this royal setting!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Grande Ecurie de Versailles (78), free tours!

The Académie Equestre 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 21 and 22, 2024. Click here to discover the program!

Heritage Days 2024: guided tours of the Théâtre Montansier in Versailles (78)

On the occasion of the 41st Heritage Days, the Théâtre Montansier, an 18th-century treasure located in Versailles, welcomes you for guided tours on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Equestrian school demonstrations, horse-related professions and conferences at Versailles

After the equestrian events in the heart of the Parc de Versailles, the horse returns for the International Meetings with conferences, demonstrations by foreign equestrian schools and the discovery of the know-how of the horse trades, from September 25 to 27, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at Versailles Town Hall (78): free tours of the monument

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 invite you to explore Versailles in a whole new light. On the weekend of September 21 to 22, 2024, discover the secrets of the royal city with an exclusive tour of the Hôtel de Ville, a historic monument and former property of one of Louis XIV's daughters.

Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour at the Château de Versailles

Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' 2024 Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025. The event culminates in a very special encounter with Baroque Santa Claus!

Bal du Siècle 2024 at the Château de Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties

The Château de Versailles commemorates its 1923 Fête Merveilleuse... With an even more magical evening. On Monday, December 9, 2024, take part in the Bal du Siècle.

Heritage Days 2024: free tours of the King's Kitchen Garden at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), we're off to the Potager du Roi (King's Garden) at the Château de Versailles to take advantage of two free days in an enchanting setting, on September 21 and 22. The program includes free visits and a host of activities for young and old alike!

The Ancienne Poste in Versailles transformed into a living space and Fan Zone for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games - photos

A new cultural and events space has opened in Versailles, in the heart of the town's former post office. Discover this festive new spot, featuring the Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions and events, and invested as a fan zone by Club 2024 from July 26 to August 11 for the Olympic Games.

Heritage Days 2024 in Versailles (78): program of places to visit and events

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back on September 21 and 22, 2024, to give us the chance to discover the riches of our heritage, which couldn't be richer. We're off to Versailles in the Yvelines to discover the best of this year's event, with visits to the Château de Versailles and other institutions on the agenda.

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 the weekend of October 5-6, 2024! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings and guided tours of the garden.

Horse in majesty, at the heart of a civilization: nocturnes for the Château de Versailles exhibition

The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of horses, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Special evening events are also planned. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation".

Heritage Days 2024 at the Yvelines Prefecture in Versailles (78)

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, offer you the exceptional opportunity to visit the Préfecture des Yvelines in Versailles. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this emblematic site, usually closed to the public, and explore its hidden treasures during this unique weekend.

Paris 2024 Olympics: why is this the last time we'll see horseback riding in the pentathlon?

Enjoy the pentathlon with horseback riding at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because it's the last time it's on the program! The reason? Numerous controversies about animal mistreatment since the Tokyo Games.

Paris 2024: history, rules, athletes, program, riding at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Equestrian sports are bringing their share of elegance and prestige to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We tell you all about these eagerly-awaited equestrian events: history, key dates, venue, rules and French hopes, the competition will hold no secrets for you!

The café royal and Pierre Hermé's patisserie at the Hôtel Les Lumières de Versailles unveiled

In the immediate vicinity of the Château de Versailles, a new gourmet boutique has opened, along with a sublime café orchestrated by Pierre Hermé. The newly-opened Hôtel Les Lumières Versailles offers an exceptional setting for this patisserie and café-tea room, overlooking the Place d'Armes and the château's main courtyard. It's the perfect place to indulge in the sweet and savoury creations of the king of pastry.

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes welcomes the magic of drones this summer!

The Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, which will enchant us every Saturday until September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, will welcome, from July 27 to September 7, the Magic of Drones, a sublime choreographed show in the air that has enough to enchant these already exceptional nocturnes.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Château de Versailles, a royal setting for the Olympic events

It's one of the most spectacular Olympic venues in the world: the Château de Versailles is hosting several Olympic events during these Paris 2024 Games.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The relay and the torchbearers in Yvelines and Versailles, our photos

The Yvelines region welcomed the Olympic Flame on Tuesday July 23, from Rambouillet to Versailles, and we take a look back at the day's events in pictures! 175 torchbearers took turns, with highlights including a soccer relay led by Didier Deschamps at Clairefontaine, a stroll through the Château de Versailles with Salma Hayek Pinault and Patrick Bruel, and the lighting of the Cauldron by Caroline Garcia in Versailles.