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Visit the former residence of the French kings and a museum of the history of France. Explore the palace, the gardens, the exhibitions, the shows and the collections online or on site.
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Opening hours. 11°C - 20°C. The Palace. From the seat of...
- Discover
The Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the...
- What's On
This seemingly inextricable plot grants Cimarosa the most...
- Calendar
Check out the programme for the 2023–2024 music season at...
- The collections
Once a palace, now a museum. Containing over 60,000 works,...
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Visitez le château, le domaine de Trianon, le domaine de Marly et les jardins du parc. Consultez les horaires, les tarifs, les actualités et les expositions en cours.
The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / vair-SY, vur-SY; French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France.
- 1661
- Versailles, France
- Government of France
Visit the former royal residence and museum of the history of France, a World Heritage site and a masterpiece of 17th century art. Explore the Palace, its gardens, its shows and its collections with tickets, guided tours and interactive map.
Découvrez le Château de Versailles, classé au patrimoine mondial de l'humanité, qui fut la demeure des rois de France du XVIIe au XVIIIe siècle. Visitez ses 2 300 pièces, ses jardins, ses collections d'art et ses lieux historiques.
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Learn how Versailles evolved from a hunting lodge to a royal residence and a symbol of power under Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. Discover the major events, constructions and transformations that shaped the Palace and its gardens over four centuries.