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OPUS 2026 : Marie Antoinette, the Queen of Fashion

For the festive season, immerse yourself in the baroque atmosphere of the Château de Versailles, for an exceptional tour and show.

At nightfall, while the day’s visitors disperse, the Castle becomes silent again…

From the Salon of Hercules to the Queen’s Chamber via the Hall of Mirrors illuminated with royal fireworks, musicians, dancers, singers, fencers and actors are preparing to welcome you under the gold of the Grand Apartments for a visit an extraordinary show leading you to the Gallery of the Great Battles, where you will meet a very special guest… baroque Santa Claus !

Marie-Antoinette will be in the spotlight of this tour-show to give you an unforgettable moment at the Château de Versailles, which will delight young and old alike !

Cast

Fencers – Gabriel Staircase : Midnight Première and the Compagnie Contre-Temps.

Voice & Theorbo – Hercules Room : Musicians of the Royal Opera’s Orchestra.

Baroque Dance & music demonstration – Marie-Antoinette’s Menus plaisirs – Hall of Mirrors :Dancers of the Royal Opera Ballet and the Royal Opera Academy, accompanied by musicians from the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal and the Royal Opera Academy.
Choreographed by : Pierre François Dollé.
Costumes : Les Vertugadins.

Voice & Harp – The Coronation Room : Musicians of the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal.

Actors – Gallery of Great Battles : Midnight Première, directed by Jean-Paul Bouron.

Santa Claus – Gallery of Great Battles : Midnight Première.

Fireworks display – Hall of Mirrors : Fêtes et Feux.

The differents tickets

Simple ticket

– Entry to the King’s Tour.
– Access to the Place d’Armes Parking.

Prestige ticket

– Entry to the King’s Tour.
– Access to the Place d’Armes Parking.
– A complimentary glass of champagne or a soft drink.
– A complimentary chocolate for children aged 4 to 16 inclusive.

Prices

Free : Granted to children aged 0 to 3 years inclusive (there are no tickets to reserve, proof of identity can be requested on site).

Special rate :
– Holders of a disability card (disabled visitors / reduced mobility or long-term health conditions) + 1 accompanying person (all nationalities)
– Holders of the large family card (France only)
– Students on presentation of a valid student card (French or EEA nationals)
– Beneficiaries of the Opera Experience Solo or Duo offer, as well as Solo or Duo OR
– Holders of the Solo or Duo Card from the Society of Friends of Versailles
– Holders of the 1-year Solo or Duo Card for Versailles
– Holders of the 2-day Passport

Group rate : Granted from 30 people. For more information, please consult our page dedicated to works councils and groups.

→ Conditions detailed in our General Conditions of Sale*

On-site price : subject to availability, tickets purchased on site are subject to a €2 surcharge.

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“An experience to savour.” – LE POINT

“A magical moment!” – SORTIR À PARIS

“An exceptional Christmas.” – NOTRE TEMPS

“A privileged moment to experience Versailles in a different way.” – LE PARISIEN

“A grandiose Christmas show!” – CITIZEN KID

“The Château de Versailles reveals itself in the most beautiful way.” – UNITED STATES OF PARIS

“A night-time tour of the most beautiful places in the Château de Versailles, without the crowds!” – EUROPE 1

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Practical information

SESSION TIMES: 6 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:40 p.m. and 8:05 p.m.

ROUTE: Gabriel Pavilion, Hercules Hall, the King’s Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Grand Apartments, Coronation Hall, Battles Gallery.

You may be filmed or photographed during this event. Château de Versailles Spectacles considers that by attending, you waive any rights to object to the use of these images for the promotion of The King’s Tour.

The ticketing team is at your disposal by telephone on 01 30 83 78 89 (Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or on site in our ticket office-boutique (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles; Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as Saturday shows from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

For a better reception, people with reduced mobility are advised to reserve their places by telephone.