Opéra Royal
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THE KING'S TOUR
Presentation
2025 edition : The Refined Pleasures of Marie Antoinette
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 !
Courtiers and musicians are bustling about, preparing to welcome Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France.
From her idyllic retreat in the hamlet to the elegant entertainments of the Petit Trianon, this icon of style never ceases to surprise !
Cast
Fencing Duel – Gabriel Staircase : Midnight Première and the Compagnie Contre-Temps.
On the theme of Count Fersen.
Voice and Theorbo Duo Recital – Hercules Room : Musicians of the Royal Opera’s Orchestra and Academy.
Baroque 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.
Fireworks display – Hall of Mirrors : Fêtes et Feux.
Voice and Harp Duo Recital – The Coronation Room : Musicians of the Royal Opera’s Orchestra and Academy.
Illusion Show – “The Marquis’s Christmas” : – Gallery of Great Battles : Midnight Première, under the direction of Jean-Paul Bouron.
Santa Claus – Gallery of Great Battles : Midnight Première.
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).
The management kindly asks parents to ensure that very young children remain quiet, in order to allow the visit-show to run smoothly.
Reduced rate : granted to 4-17 year olds and holders of the Château de Versailles card.
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*
Teaser
Presse
“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
Summary
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From Saturday December 13th 2025 to Saturday January 3rd 2026
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Hall of Mirrors
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1h10
The Hall of Mirrors at the Château de Versailles
Learn morePrepare your visit
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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.
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