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Discover
five centuries of history
The Palace
From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France
From 30 May to 24 September 2017 at the Grand Trianon
Peter the Great, a tsar in France. 1717
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Become a Patron
To be a patron of Versailles is to become part of this chain that links together the history of yesterday, today and tomorrow - Passing down to the future generations the living memory of the history that has shaped us - Maintaining the knowledge of rare craftsmanship - Protecting this natural environment where flora, fauna and water interact with the arts - Creating a particular bond combining the shine of remarkable projects and the ambition of contributing to the well-being of the community.
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Guided Tours
During guided tours, a speaker from the Palace invites you into lesser known locations otherwise closed to the visitors.
More information18,000 artworks to discover online
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.