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Lépine Versailles opens its doors for a day of meeting and discovery: a tour of the premises, discussions with the teams and workshops on supporting older people. Open to seniors, family carers, professionals and curious local residents.
Lecture by Marine Baron: "La duchesse de Berry" (The Duchess of Berry). Open to all, it is led by speakers who are specialists in their field and organized in partnership with the Friends of the Library association.
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.
Nearly 400 concerts, shows, masterclasses, exhibitions and projects from the region and the Conservatoire are offered in 2026-2027, in 110 venues. A programme that explores what connects rather than what separates.
Masterclass by Édouard Sacaillan on painting as an autonomous space, followed by a practical workshop: exploring material, light and portraiture. Open only to students of the École des Beaux-arts.
A reading circle for adults at the Bibliothèque des Prés-aux-Bois: come and present your favourite book, or the one you hate, and talk about it with the other participants.
Trombone masterclass with Lucas Ounissi for students of the Versailles Grand Parc Conservatoire, followed by a closing concert. Members of the public are welcome to come and listen to this moment of sharing.
The PEEP of Versailles is organizing a free talk for middle school students in grades 6 to 8 and their parents, to help families support students' academic success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A lecture by Isabelle Matamoros, doctor of history, on women's reading in the 19th century, based on her book published by Éditions CNRS.
Visit of the exhibition by Claire Trotignon “Paysage elliptique”, with Clara de Masfrand, head of audiences and education.
Talk on load modulation of the French nuclear fleet and its impact on the integration of renewable energy, by Jean-Marie Boursier, Deputy Technical Director of EDF's Nuclear Fleet. Organised by the Sfen Ile-de-France Ouest regional group.
A storytelling event hosted by author Agnès Bertron-Martin, for children ages 4 and up.
Visit to the Atelier d'Architecture Antoine de Gironde, housed in a restored 18th-century space in the heart of Versailles. A chance to discover the studio's approach to heritage restoration.
The wind band of the Conservatoire's second and third cycles presents a concert on the theme of the fantastic, between dream and reality, with works by Berlioz, Doss, Sweeney, Reineke, Sheldon and Shore.
An international harp competition centred on the 18th-century repertoire inspired by Marie-Antoinette's arrival at Versailles, with candidates from around the world and soloist concerts.
The ÉNSA Versailles opens its doors to showcase the school, its teaching, its spaces and the projects that explore contemporary architectural issues. Talks on architecture studies and careers are offered.
The École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Versailles opens its doors for a day of discoveries: a talk, exhibitions, a guided tour and a making workshop for families and children.
Baroque singing students present the result of a three-day opera workshop on the theme of Fables, staged by actor Flannan Obé.
A weekend to discover many wellness and healthy-living practices: workshops, demonstrations, talks and activities, with parent-child sessions.
Come and share your literary favorites or pet peeves in a friendly atmosphere. For adults.
A forum for seniors and caregivers, with 45 stands across 6 themes, talks and workshops throughout the day.
Animated readings in a small Japanese wooden theatre, for children aged 4 and up.
A lunchtime piano break offered by the students of the Conservatoire and its partners, in the wedding room of the Hôtel de ville.
Public audition by the Chœur des Pages et des Chantres of the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles, conducted by Fabien Armengaud, featuring works from the Deslauriers manuscript (Moulinié, Bouzignac, Boësset and anonymous composers).
A musical Thursday at the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles: the instrumentalists of the early music department, accompanied by the Pages and the Singers of the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles, revisit the French musical heritage of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Music Salons showcase the diversity of disciplines taught at the Conservatoire. Students young and old perform there in short programmes, in a friendly atmosphere.
A mass in the chapel of Lycée Hoche in memory of Stanislas Lalanne, an alumnus of Hoche and former chaplain of the public secondary schools of Versailles. Open to those who knew him.
The artist Anima presents traces of three years immersed in the Haut-Jura, through canvases, materials and fragments, and opens a window onto a work in progress, L'Étoile de Magdala (The Star of Magdala).
A day devoted to the recorder, with an instrument exhibition, master classes, a meet-and-greet and a closing concert. Open to all, free with reservation.
Exhibition of works by visual artist Pierre Coulon, exploring his relationship with nature: depictions of the body and of living things, elements of landscape and memory, through techniques combining painting and graphic art.
An open discussion for everyone on current aspects of disinformation, with a screening of excerpts from an interview by the media outlet QG. Everyone can speak freely and contribute to a collective reflection.
Come and listen to extraordinary, wonderful and hair-raising stories told by a librarian. Ages 3 to 6.
Lecture by Clément Thibaud, director of studies at the EHESS, on his book "1815, fin de l'âge des révolutions?" (1815, the End of the Age of Revolutions?), questioning the grand historical narratives tied to this pivotal year.
Students of early music present the fruit of their research, in keeping with historical sources: original scores, period treatises and early instruments or their copies.
Visit to the exhibition "Mes petits chaos" (My Little Chaos) in the presence of visual artist Pierre Coulon, who works on the representation of the body, living beings and landscape.
Public audition by the Choir of the Pages and Singers of the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles, devoted to little motets by Henry Du Mont, in the Royal Chapel of the palace.
A chamber music concert given by the teachers and students of the Versailles Grand Parc Conservatory, at lunchtime, with works introduced for the audience.
The Pages and Chanters of the Versailles Baroque Music Centre give a public performance of little motets by Henry Du Mont, as part of the Musical Thursdays season. An event for lovers of French baroque music.
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles invites you to a Musical Thursday at the Chapelle royale: the Pages and the Chantres perform little motets by Henry Du Mont, under the direction of Fabien Armengaud.
Special lecture for the centenary of the Association of Friends of the Library, led by Jacques Bonnaure, followed by a concert by the Trio Poliphile.
Chamber music concerts for Friday-evening music lovers, with a programme put together alongside the exhibition "La mode à Versailles, de la parure à la loque" (Fashion at Versailles, from finery to rags) presented by the Musée Lambinet.
A course to prepare for the DELF B2, an official French diploma valid for life, useful for getting into university or finding a job in France. It is aimed at people who want to practise for the exam and take the tests with confidence.
A commentated recital in tribute to Madeleine Malraux, pianist and wife of André Malraux, with Ingmar Lazar on piano and Nessie Gitlis as narrator, featuring works by Chopin, Brahms, Debussy and Nabokov.
Concerts by the Amplified Contemporary Music workshops of the Conservatoire: rock, funk, pop, ballads and electronic textures, mixing covers, arrangements and original compositions.
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles invites the public to a Musical Thursday, the weekly audition of the Choir of the Pages and the Chanters of the CMBV in the Chapelle royale, featuring the Canticle of Moses and the Litanies.
A day devoted to the viola, with a lecture-workshop, a masterclass and a closing concert by students of the Conservatoire and of the Yvelines classes.
Come with your broken or no-longer-working items (sewing, bicycles, small appliances, costume jewellery) and we will try to repair them together. On the programme: repair stands and a range of activities about the zero-waste lifestyle and for children.
Talk by Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, writer and diplomat, and Marina Lévy, oceanographer at the CNRS, about their book "Quand l'Océan s'éveillera : enquête au cœur de la planète bleue" (When the Ocean Awakens: An Investigation at the Heart of the Blue Planet).
A contemporary music concert presented by the Open University of Versailles and the Versailles Grand Parc Regional Conservatory, performed by students in the Performer's Degree program, with the works introduced by the professor in charge of the sessions.
Les Pages et les Chantres du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles give a Christmas concert as part of the Musical Thursdays, with early Christmas carols and the Midnight Mass by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
Do you read a little, a lot, or passionately? Come discover our favorites and share what you're reading! Adult audience.
Sale of books, comics, records and documents withdrawn from the Versailles libraries, at low prices. A story-reading session in sign language is planned for children aged 3 to 6 accompanied by their parents.
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.