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History and Secrets of Versailles’ Galerie des Glaces

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2025-04-012022-10-18Leave a Comment on History and Secrets of Versailles’ Galerie des Glaces

The Galerie des Glaces of Versailles is one of the most emblematic places of the castle, it exalts the successes of France.

Comtesse du Barry
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Exploring Louis XV’s Favorite: The Newly Restored Apartment

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2025-04-012022-10-18Leave a Comment on Exploring Louis XV’s Favorite: The Newly Restored Apartment

The Comtesse du Barry had taken up residence in Versailles, near her lover, King Louis XV, her apartment has just been renovated.

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Discover what entertainments was like in Versailles

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2022-03-192022-03-19Leave a Comment on Discover what entertainments was like in Versailles

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.

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A fascinating exhibition on Molière in Versailles

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2022-02-242022-02-24Leave a Comment on A fascinating exhibition on Molière in Versailles

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.

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Molière at the Palace of Versailles

by Elisabeth Perotinon 2022-01-042022-01-04Leave a Comment on Molière at the Palace of Versailles

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.

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

by Elisabeth Perotinon 2021-12-312021-12-31Leave a Comment on Versailles’s clock will be restored to operate until 9999 !

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 !

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The chateau de Versailles, setting for an electronic music festival

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2021-12-052021-12-05Leave a Comment on The chateau de Versailles, setting for an electronic music festival

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.

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Christmas in palace of Versailles

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2021-11-302021-11-30Leave a Comment on Christmas in palace of Versailles

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.

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Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2021-10-272021-10-27Leave a Comment on Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

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.

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Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

by Elisabeth Perotinupdated on 2025-07-182021-01-14Leave a Comment on Nina’s, Marie-Antoinette’s tea

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.

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