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A stroll for families or friends through the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, discovering the fountains as they are turned on and moving to the baroque music that once brought them to life.
The Hoche High School science museum opens its doors: an exhibition on education from the 18th century to the advent of the digital age, with exceptional objects from historical collections.
Masterclass with artist Anna Maria Tsakali: an exploration of the transition between chaos, pictorial material and the emergence of the image, followed by a supervised hands-on session with the participants.
A Gratiferia is like a flea market, but everything is free: you drop off items, take some, or just come and chat. Organized by Les Pousses de Versailles for the residents of Versailles and neighboring towns.
Visit to the 18th-century chapel of Lycée Hoche in Versailles, listed as a historic monument, built by Richard Mique for the convent commissioned by Queen Marie Leszczynska.
A clay modelling workshop where parent and child shape an elephant together, guided step by step. Everyone leaves with their creation, which can be painted at home.
A creative workshop to paint on an original and eco-friendly surface: tree bark. For children aged 7 to 10.
Visit the chapel of Lycée Hoche, the former Convent of the Queen, and discover the history of the girls' educational institution founded by Marie Leszczynska, which became a secondary school after the Revolution.
The Versailles antiques district opens its galleries for its Autumn Fair: bronzes, paintings, furniture, fine watches, jewellery, design and exceptional pieces, in a setting preserved since 1640.
A workshop to discover tips for keeping and easily finding your best photos. Ages 14 and up, registration required.
A nighttime guided tour of the grand apartments of the Palace of Versailles, exploring the French kings' passion for astronomy and current space missions.
Secours populaire charity sale: second-hand and new items at very low prices for the whole family (clothes, accessories, household linen, baby items). Open to everyone, it funds the charity's work.
A lecture to better understand the impact of music therapy in a course of care, open to all.
The Association of Students and Alumni of the École des Beaux-arts de Versailles presents a multidisciplinary exhibition on the theme "Language, Every Kind of Expression." Language is not limited to words: written, drawn, photographed, sculpted, whispered or silent, it tells of a way of inhabiting the world.
Heritage comes out of its storerooms and wanders through your spaces. Take this opportunity to sharpen your curiosity, ask your questions or simply admire the document of the day. All audiences.
The Versailles Equestrian Academy presents a show choreographed by Bartabas, in which the new class of female riders performs new choreographies and revisits the Academy's emblematic scenes. Recommended for ages 5 and up, not permitted for children under 3.
A folk dance with revisited traditional dances, live music groups and many dancers. An introduction is offered before the dance, beginners are welcome.
Stargazing and activities on the Place d'Armes, in front of the Palace of Versailles, with telescopes provided by amateur astronomers. Bring red flashlights, blankets, binoculars and a printed star chart.
A girls-only evening with a pink and cowgirl theme, featuring a fashion show, a best-outfit contest, music from the 1980s to the 2000s, country dancing and girly stalls. A chance to let loose among women, alone or with friends.
A stand-up show in which an Italian-Ch'ti artist opens up with no filter, mixing sharp humour and intimate confessions. For adults only.
Julien Clerc is going back on tour with his cult repertoire and more than 50 years of hits. A concert for all generations, ages 10 and up.
A one-man show written by and starring Bernard Crombey, inspired by P. Savatier's novel Le Ravisseur (The Abductor): a farm worker's life is turned upside down by his encounter with an eight-year-old child. Ages 13 and up.
A family photo rally in the Notre-Dame neighbourhood, around the museum: starting from the museum's paintings, participants set off in search of the places depicted to photograph them, accompanied by a fine arts teacher.
The revival of the only opera by Beaumarchais, Tarare, first performed in 1787 with music by Antonio Salieri. A French operatic event conducted by Théotime Langlois de Swarte and staged by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Children are invited to the laboratory of Professor Dino, the greatest dinosaur specialist, for an open day full of secrets. But the professor has disappeared: it is up to them to solve the mystery, ages 4 and up.
TEDx Versailles Grand Parc brings together speakers around the theme "Courage and Commitment, the driving force of action", to put people back at the heart of transformations.
An afternoon devoted to dancing, for people aged 60 and over.
A festive, musical and friendly afternoon to close the Blue Week, with dancing and singing led by the association "Swing Dance". An event open to seniors aged 60 and over.
Discover the Potager du Roi, the kitchen garden created for Louis XIV, its history and how it has changed over the centuries. A guided tour for young and old, on certain Sundays from May to October.
Discover the Potager du Roi, the kitchen garden created for Louis XIV, its history and how it has changed over the centuries. A guided tour for young and old, on certain Sundays from May to October.
A gourmet tour of the museum that pairs its collections with fine chocolates, in partnership with the Versailles artisan chocolatier La Reine Astrid. Ages 15 and up.
A puppet show in which Guignol foils the Steward's plans and saves Princess Isabelle. Ages 3 and up.
Philippe Cachau, a historian of the Saint-Louis district, shares little-known aspects of its history, its architectural interest in the 18th century and his personal memories.
Chamber music concert with the Piano Trio (David Grimal, Anne Gastinel, Philippe Cassard) performing Dvořák and Schubert, followed by a meeting with the artists.
Screening of the film by Milos Forman, followed by a discussion organized by the association Culture & Cinéma with the Cinema and Psychoanalysis group of the ACF Île-de-France.
An exhibition bringing together works by five artists who studied in Leonardo Cremonini's studio at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, echoing another exhibition devoted to the Italian master.
The artist Nö presents works blending ink, liner, pencil and paint, inspired by wildlife and plants. An invitation to explore the subtle beauty of nature and to reflect on its preservation.
Find the full programme of Blue Week in Versailles, for people aged 60 and over. Some activities require registration (see programme).
Presentation of the work produced by students in the watercolour, Chinese calligraphy, drawing, photography and bookbinding workshops of the Open University of Versailles. An opportunity to discover their varied works and their creativity.
A selection of works created by students in the bookbinding, drawing, watercolour, photography and Chinese calligraphy workshops of the Open University of Versailles.
The Palace of Versailles celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Sofia Coppola's film Marie-Antoinette with an exhibition at the Petit Trianon, designed in collaboration with the director.
The Palace of Versailles celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Sofia Coppola's film Marie-Antoinette with an exhibition at the Petit Trianon, created in collaboration with the director.
Four individual one-hour slots to solve your problem with a laptop. Make an appointment and be sure to specify your problem.
An immersive virtual and augmented reality experience that brings the American Revolution back to life alongside the Marquis de Lafayette, inside the Pavillon d'Orléans. Suitable for ages 8 and up, fun for the whole family.
Claire Trotignon brings together landscape, architecture and cartography to create spaces between presence and absence, materiality and the imaginary.
A day of introduction to permaculture and eco-culture at Ferme Nature & Découvertes, with hands-on workshops, a tour of the mini food forest, the bioclimatic greenhouse and the bio-intensive vegetable garden, and a shared organic vegetarian meal.
Artistic fencing workshop, ages 16 and up.