Versailles
castle
garden of the castle
domaine de trianon
equestrian academy
gallery of carriages
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the chateau of Versailles
Official residence to the kings of France, the Castle of Versailles and its gardens are among the most acclaimed monuments in the world's heritage.
Symbol of the classical perfection, the most massive palace in the world was, from the end of the 17th century until the Revolution, endlessly under construction. An opulent figure from an era of intense creation and symbol of the royal power's extravagance from Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Miraculously preserved from decay, the castle and its vicinity where gradually brought back to their former splendor thanks to major restoration work.
Château de Versailles - 78000 - Versailles
from 9am to 6pm18€
20 min
35 min (station at 150m)
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the gardens of the castle
A sumptuous site of greenery in the palace of the Sun King.
Louis XIV, jealous of the splendor displayed by Fouquet at Vaux-le-Vicomte, ordered from Le Nôtre the most splendid gardens for Versailles. In just a few years, the famous gardener managed to blossom remarkable scenery in spite of the swampy terrain. The Grandes Eaux allows you to fully appreciate this masterpiece. More intimate, the Petit Trianon and the Domain of Marie Antoinette reveal an art of living inspired by the freedom of thought of the Age of Enlightenment.
Château de Versailles - 78000 - Versailles
from 9am to 6pm18€
20 min
35 min (station at 150m)
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the domain of trianon
Dedicated to the intimacy of sovereignty, the locations offers remarkable buildings embedded within gardens.
Not far from the castle, Louis XIV gave free rein to his love of architecture and gardens by creating an area restricted to his personal leisure. Built upon a former village, the location naturally retained its former name : Trianon. Louis XV and later queen Marie Antoinette fell under the spell of this place and contributed to develop and embellish it.
Château de Versailles - 78000 - Versailles
from 12am to 5:30pm18€
20 min
35 min (station at 150m)
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equestrian academy
Created in 2003 by Bartabas, the National Equestrian Academy of the domain of Versailles is a corps de ballet unique in the world.
Based on transmission as well as the art of the representation, the daily teachings combine horse training from the Haute Ecole and a variety of disciplines such as artistic fencing, dancing, singing or Kyudo - Japanese archery. Bartabas has taken hold of this exceptional royal space and offered to a lucky few the opportunity to expose, discover and overcome themselves, thus digging the groove of an original and unparalleled artistic tale.
20 min
35 min (station at 150m)
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the gallery of carriages
True masterpieces built by the best artists of that era, this is one of Europe's major collections of royal and imperial carriages !
These carriages are also an outstanding manifesto of the technological advancements of the time expressed through technical novelties : traction, suspensions, convertible carriages but also a high level of comfort. Completely renovated and redesigned, the Gallery of Carriages extends upon close to 1000m². The museography and lighting highlight these gilded wood and bronze artworks all while respecting the architecture and the essence of the place.
Château de Versailles - 78000 - Versailles
from 12:30am to 5:30pm10€
20 min
35 min (station at 150m)
