Versailles - activities

Les animaux du Roi, une exposition qui a du chien au Château de Versailles - nos photos

The King’s Animals, the wild exhibition at the Palace of Versailles - our pictures

Hound dogs and prancers, hens and sheep, birds and rabbits… The Palace of Versailles could be home for more animals than humans! From October 12, 2021 to February 13, 2022, discover “The King’s Animals” exhibition.

Dessins pour Versailles, l'exposition à découvrir au château de Versailles

Drawings for Versailles, the exhibition to discover at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles has decorated Madame de Maintenon's apartments with a brand-new exhibition: "Drawings for Versailles, twenty years of acquisitions". These many little-known works can be discovered from June 1 until October 3, 2021.

Hyacinthe Rigaud ou le portrait soleil, l'exposition du Château de Versailles

Hyacinthe Rigaud ou le portrait soleil, a night-time exhibition at the Château de Versailles

He painted one of the most famous portraits of King Louis XIV: Hyacinthe Rigaud is being honored at the Château de Versailles, with the exhibition "Hyacinthe Rigaud ou le portrait soleil". The retrospective runs from May 19 to June 13, 2021. Before the end of the exhibition, enjoy two exceptional evening events on June 12 and 13.

Le Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace, un écrin royal au cœur du parc de Versailles façade

The Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace, a royal setting in the heart of the Parc de Versailles

Fancy a royal weekend in the countryside, just a stone's throw from Paris? Head for the Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace, offering a real change of scenery on the edge of the Château de Versailles park. A truly relaxing experience, especially if you haven't been able to go on vacation abroad due to the health crisis.

Galettes des rois 2021 de la Pâtisserie Fine de Sébastien Serveau

Galettes and brioche des rois 2021 from Sébastien Serveau's Pâtisserie Fine

In his new Pâtisserie Fine pastry shop in Versailles, chef Sébastien Serveau unveils two galettes and a brioche des rois 2021 for Epiphany 2021.

Pâtisserie Fine, la nouvelle pâtisserie de Sébastien Serveau à Versailles

Pâtisserie Fine, Sébastien Serveau's new patisserie-chocolaterie in Versailles

The chef Sébastien Serveau has just opened his pastry-chocolate shop in Versailles, called Pâtisserie Fine. Discover classic and modern pastries, travel cakes, chocolate bars, spreads, and a thousand and one other sweets.

Bûche de Noël signature de Sébastien Serveau, Pâtisserie Fine Versailles

Christmas logs 2020 from Pâtisserie Fine de Sébastien Serveau

To accompany the opening of his patisserie-chocolaterie in Versailles, chef Sébastien Serveau unveils a pretty selection of Christmas logs for 2020.

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles, les photos

A man breaks into the Palace of Versailles by night and claims to be the king

A thirty-year-old male broke last night, Saturday October 17, 2020 into the Palace of Versailles. Arrested by the police, covered in a sheet, he claimed he was the king.

Au Château de Versailles, la Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages ouvre gratuitement ses portes

At the Château de Versailles, the Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages opens its doors free of charge

The Petite écurie du Roi at the Château de Versailles houses the sumptuous Galerie des sculptures et des moulages. Usually closed to visitors, this gallery is exceptionally opening its doors free of charge until December 31, 2020.

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles, fontaine

Château de Versailles, opening

The Château de Versailles, its gardens, park, Trianon estate and Marly estate await you once again from this Saturday, June 6, 2020. The park and gardens have been given a facelift, and the historic monument is implementing a protocol to ensure a safe visit for all visitors.

Le parcours des Arbres Admirables dans le domaine du château de Versailles

The Admirable Trees of the Domaine de Versailles

The Palace of Versailles unveils a new walk to discover the "Admirable Trees" of the Versailles estate. These trees are full of history and are the living heritage of the estate. By their size, their beauty or their anecdotes, these subjects are a mine of discoveries.

Coronavirus: Marie-Antoinette, the pyrotechnics show at Palace of Versailles cancelled

Sad news for those who were looking forward to discovering Marie-Antoinette, the incredible show performed in Versailles gardens at nighttime on July 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2020. Indeed, due to the coronavirus epidemic, Versailles Château Spectacles has to cancel all shows including Marie-Antoinette and the Great Masked Ball.