NIGHT FOUNTAINS SHOW – 90 YEARS OF THE FRENCH AIR FORCE

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Presentation

To mark the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force, come and enjoy an unforgettable evening in the Royal Gardens of the Château de Versailles with a breathtaking 1-hour-15-minute air demonstration !

All the greatest Ambassadors of the Air and Space Force, including the Patrouille de France, Rafale Solo Display, A400M and the Équipe de Voltige Aerobatics Display Team, Parachutistes, Hélicoptère Caracal, Biplan Stampe will put on an aerial performance above the remarkable setting of the Night Fountains Show at the Château de Versailles.

This unique occasion will treat you to a feast for the eyes as you stroll among the fountains and groves – usually closed to the public – to the rhythm of the greatest arias of baroque music.

An astounding, one-of-a-kind experience to enjoy with family or friends!

Several hundred drones will conclude this magical evening with a performance of an impressive celestial dance over the estate’s Grande Perspective, accompanied by dazzling fireworks that are bound to delight all ages.

Programme

6:30 pm: Security checks open

7 pm: Site opens

8 – 9.15 pm: Air demonstration by the Air force Ambassadors

9.15 – 11.25 pm: Musical tour of the gardens and groves, with water and light displays

11.30 – 11.45 pm: Finale (fireworks and drone show)

For an ideal experience, we recommend arriving as soon as the site opens, as the show starts promptly at 8 pm.

Photos

©Didier-Saulnier

@Nicolas Chavance

Video

Gardens of the Château de Versailles

More info

Prepare your visit

To facilitate your visit

Download the access map – SIMPLE ENTRY
Download the access map – PRESTIGE TICKET
Download the visit plan

Practical information

FREE for children 0-5 years old, who access the gardens without tickets.

Conditions :

1. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Strolling tours, no seats available.
3. All exits are final.
4. Tickets cannot be returned, are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
5. The Night Fountains Show take place even in case of rain.

If exceptional weather conditions mean that the event has to be cancelled, the decision will be taken that evening.

→ Detailed conditions in our General Terms and Conditions of Sale*
Or from retailers Conditions detailed in the General Terms and Conditions of Sale of Château de Versailles Spectacles*.

/!\ Anyone wishing to access the Night Fountains Show by car via The Queen’s Gate must hold a Prestige or Royal Ticket, as must children aged between 6 and 17. These tickets act as a car park pass.

RETURN TO PARIS

RER C

Two additional trains (after the usual service times) are chartered especially for the return from Night Fountains Show – 90 years of the French Air Force, departing from the Versailles Château Rive Gauche station.

Departure times : 00:15 and 00.30am

Direct, non-stop trains from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Javel, the final stop (not Invalides due to construction works .

Usual fare, for a better experience of the flows, we invite you to buy your return tickets in advance. T+ tickets are not valid.

Reduced mobility assistance service offered by SNCF:

The station assistance service is a free service for disabled people and people with reduced mobility.

Booking station assistance is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended if you want to travel with peace of mind. In fact, by reserving your assistance service, you are guaranteed assistance on the desired train, subject to compliance with the service’s conditions of use. Without a reservation, you will be taken to the train you require as far as possible. You can reserve your assistance service as soon as you have booked your train ticket and up to 24 hours before departure.

To book assistance, you have a single point of contact, whatever your train journey – regional, national or international (from France): Assist’enGare.

– To contact the service by telephone in France, dial 32 12 every day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

– To contact the service by phone from abroad, dial +33(0)9 72 72 00 92 every day between 8am and 8pm.

– To book online, visit www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/assistances-psh-pmr

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