Cast
- Fencers – Gabriel Staircase Midnight Première and the Compagnie Contre-Temps
- Choir & lute – Hercules Room Musicians of the Royal Opera's Orchestra and Academy
- Dance & music demonstration – Marie-Antoinette’s Menus plaisirs – Hall of Mirrors Dancers of the Royal Opera's Ballet and Academy, accompanied by musicians of the Royal Opera's Orchestra and Academy, choreographed by Pierre François Dollé. Costumes : Les Vertugadins.
- Choir & harp – The Coronation Room Musicians of the Royal Opera's Orchestra and Academy
- Comedians – Gallery of Great Battles Midnight Première, under the direction of Jean-Paul Bouron.
- Fireworks display Fêtes et Feux
Presentation
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 Galerie des Batailles, 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!
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).
Reduced rate : granted to 4-17 year olds, students (the student card is the only document accepted) / The large family card / The invalidity card + 1 accompanying person with the invalidity card, holders of the Château de Versailles card – Solo and Duo 1 year at Versailles card – Société des Amis de Versailles card and 2-day passport holders, groups of more than 30 people (excluding companies).
Group rate : Granted from 30 people. For more information, please consult our page dedicated to works councils and groups.
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Prepare your visit
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.
→ Conditions detailed in our General Conditions of Sale*
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.