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Galerie des Glaces

History and Secrets of Versailles’ Galerie des Glaces

2022-10-182025-04-01 Elisabeth Perotin

The Galerie des Glaces of Versailles is one of the most emblematic places of the castle, it exalts the successes of France. Continue reading History and Secrets of Versailles’ Galerie des Glaces

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Comtesse du Barry

Exploring Louis XV’s Favorite: The Newly Restored Apartment

2022-10-182025-04-01 Elisabeth Perotin

The Comtesse du Barry had taken up residence in Versailles, near her lover, King Louis XV, her apartment has just been renovated. Continue reading Exploring Louis XV’s Favorite: The Newly Restored Apartment

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serenade royale versailles

Discover what entertainments was like in Versailles

2022-03-192022-03-19 Elisabeth Perotin

On Saturday evenings in summer, after the Musical Fountains Show or before the Night Fountains Show, the Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors opens the doors to the most beautiful rooms of the Palace of Versailles. Continue reading Discover what entertainments was like in Versailles

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molière

A fascinating exhibition on Molière in Versailles

2022-02-242022-02-24 Elisabeth Perotin

The Espace Richaud, in Versailles, offers an exhibition around the most famous French playwright in the world, entitled “Molière, la fabrique d’une gloire nationale”, from January 15 to April 17, 2022. Continue reading A fascinating exhibition on Molière in Versailles

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Molière at the Palace of Versailles

2022-01-04 Elisabeth Perotin

In 2022, Molière would have been 400 years old ! On this occasion, the city of Versailles, and its Castle, intend to celebrate the author with several events. Continue reading Molière at the Palace of Versailles

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versailles clock

Versailles’s clock will be restored to operate until 9999 !

2021-12-31 Elisabeth Perotin

Louis XV’s astronomical clock, which has become a true symbol of French heritage, will be restored in 2022 in order to operate until 9999 ! Continue reading Versailles’s clock will be restored to operate until 9999 !

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The chateau de Versailles, setting for an electronic music festival

2021-12-052021-12-05 Elisabeth Perotin

After a grandiose first edition of VERSAILLES ELECTRO in 2019 with the Ed Banger label, the Château de Versailles team is once again opening the doors of its gardens to welcome thousands of clubbers on Saturday May 28, 2022 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Continue reading The chateau de Versailles, setting for an electronic music festival

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christmas in versailles

Christmas in palace of Versailles

2021-11-302021-11-30 Elisabeth Perotin

From December 18, 2021 to January 2, 2022, the castle of Versailles offers an exceptional program… All visitors, from the smallest to the largest, will be able to take advantage of the Christmas holidays to discover Versailles differently. Continue reading Christmas in palace of Versailles

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Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

2021-10-272021-10-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Nina’s is such a lovely place. Since 1672, NINA’S Marie-Antoinette has been the only house to offer products made from fruits and flowers from the King’s Garden of Versailles. Continue reading Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

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Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

2021-01-142025-07-18 Elisabeth Perotin

Nina’s is such a lovely place. Since 1672, NINA’S Marie-Antoinette has been the only house to offer products made from fruits and flowers from the King’s Garden of Versailles. Continue reading Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

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