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The Musical Fountains Show
Presentation
Enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the Château de Versailles gardens, exceptionally open to the public from 9a.m to 7p.m*, as you stroll with your family or friends through the groves and discover the fountains playing to the sound of the music that once brought them to life.
The 55 fountains and pools and their 600 water features, set in motion with the help of a lyre key by the Château de Versailles fountain specialists, will delight you. The greatest baroque composers, from Lully to Handel, will accompany you in your royal stroll in music.
The Musical Fountains Show, an unrivaled success for over 350 years ! A must see !
*For your information early closure of the Gardens at 5:30 p.m. on May 16th, on October 25th and 31st, on November 1st, as well as on Saturday evenings during the Night Fountains Show from June 6th to September 19th and July 14th.
Prices
Free admission : available for children up to 5 years old, who can access the Gardens without a ticket (proof of identity may be requested on-site) / for holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles Card – Solo and Duo 1-Year Card for Versailles – the Société des Amis de Versailles Card – ADOR (Royal Opera Friends) / Licensed tour guide / École du Louvre student, valid until the end of 2026.
Entrance to the gardens for school groups is now free under certain conditions. For information and bookings, please call 01 30 83 78 00 or visit the Visiting conditions | Palace of Versailles website.
Group rate : €10 for groups of 30 or more with a dated ticket purchased via email at [email protected]. On the same day, €11 at the group ticket desk at the garden entrance (subject to availability). More info.
Show moreReduced Rate : available to 6-17 years old / Students (only valid proof) / Holders of a valid large family card (only valid proof) / Holders of a valid disability card, and one accompanying person (only valid proof).
On-site rate : €13 full price / €12 reduced rate.
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From Friday April 3rd to Sunday November 1st 2026
The Gardens of the Château de Versailles
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Download the access map
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Practical information
Opening hours :
The time indicated for the booking (9am) corresponds to the opening of the ticket offices and the groves.
Your ticket is valid from 9am until the groves close.
Ticket valid for one admission (access : Courtyard of the Princes, Little Venice, Menagerie, Dragon or Neptune Gates). A second admission is possible through a different gate than the one used for the first entry.
Please note :
1. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Tour on foot, no seats available.
3. No re-entry once you leave.
4. Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be returned, even in the event of bad weather.
5. The Musical Fountains Show take place regardless of weather conditions.
No duplicate will be issued, even in case of loss or theft.
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 Musical Fountains Show.
Upcoming weekday and weekend fountain display times.
Evacuation and early closure of the Gardens at 5:30 p.m. on May 16th, on October 25th and 31st, on November 1st, as well as on Saturday evenings during the Night Fountains Show from June 6th to September 19th and July 14th.
The Fountains Show
Unlimited access to the Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Gardens show from April 1st to October 31st 2025.
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