Official website - Palace of Versailles
The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain.
The Palace | Palace of Versailles
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when …
Marie Antoinette - Palace of Versailles
Described by her brother, Emperor Joseph II, as “honest and lovable,” Marie Antoinette was an Austrian princess and the wife of King Louis XVI. She remains one of the most iconic characters in Versailles’ rich history. She arrived at the French Court aged only fifteen.
History - Palace of Versailles
The Palace had become an archetypal seat of power and continued to host the most important events in the history of France, such as the declaration of the German Empire, signed in 1871 following France's defeat at war by the Prussians.
The Palace of Versailles during the Second World War
2022年9月8日 · In 2021, Claire Bonnotte Khelil organised a conference on how the Île-de-France region’s castles and museums were protected during World War Two. The event took place at the Palace of Versailles, and its proceedings are due to be published.
Discover - Palace of Versailles
With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all the glories of France" inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837.
Versailles at the heart of the French Revolution 1789
The whole period, which really began in 1789, was one of profound political, social and economic upheaval in France. The Palace of Versailles found itself right in the middle of all this change and, today, the museum’s collections bear traces of this key episode in France’s history.
Versailles, from the French Revolution to the interwar period
The period we know as the French Revolution, starting in earnest in 1789, was a time of dramatic transformation in France. Political transformation first and foremost, but social transformation too. The Palace of Versailles found itself at the very heart of the revolution.
The collections - Palace of Versailles
The collections reflect the dual identity of the Palace, as both a palace occupied by the kings of France and the royal court, and later a museum “dedicated to the glories of France,” inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837.
Tickets and prices - Palace of Versailles
During guided tours, a speaker from the Palace invites you into lesser known locations otherwise closed to the visitors. You can also book online tours to discover the backstage of the Castle from your home!