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.

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On the program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024? TheHôtel de Ville de Versailles, the embodiment of a true piece of history! Originally the property of one of Louis XIV's natural daughters, it passed under Louis XV to the Grand Maître de la Maison du Roi, who gave it a royal makeover. In 1790, the former Hôtel de Conti became the Hôtel de Ville, but it wasn't until 1897 that the building was completely rebuilt by architect Henri Legrand. An imposing neo-Louis XIII building, facing the Avenue de Paris, where period woodwork, vestiges of the aristocratic past, cohabits with modern architecture in this historic monument in the heart of Versailles.

Program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Versailles Town Hall :

Guided tour of Versailles Town Hall
September 21 and 22
For the European Heritage Days 2024, the Hôtel de Ville is opening its doors to the public. Come and discover the interior of this historic building, which has witnessed the history of Versailles.
You'll find the mayor's office, the salle des fêtes, the council chamber, the salle des mariages, and many other rooms rarely open to the public.
3 guided tours of 40 minutes are offered free of charge by a tour guide from the tourist office on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22:
- 14h30-15h10
- 15h20-16h00
- 16h10-16h50
No reservation necessary, but it is advisable to arrive in advance to be able to access the desired tour.
Departures from the reception area of the Hôtel de Ville.

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

Program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Versailles Town Hall :

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