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THE ROYAL SERENADE OF THE HALL OF MIRRORS
Presentation
2026 opus : The Refined Pleasures of Marie Antoinette.
On summer Saturdays, after the Musical Fountains Show or before the Night Fountains Show, discover the Grand Apartments of the Château de Versailles as you have never seen them before.
As the sun sets, the Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors takes you on a fifty-minute tour, from the Royal Chapel to the Hall of Mirrors. Artists, dancers, musicians, singers and fencers dressed in magnificent Baroque costumes, will recreate scenes such as those once witnessed in the gilded splendour of 17th-century Versailles.
Marie Antoinette takes centre stage in this tour, promising an unforgettable experience at the Château de Versailles that will delight both young and old alike !
The Royal Serenade, a wonderful immersion in the most beautiful rooms of the Château de Versailles, an unmissable evening of enchantment !
Cast
- Fencing bout – Marble Courtyard* Midnight Première and the Compagnie Contre-Temps.
- Theatrical reception – Royal Chapel Collectif sur le Pont, Claire Barrabès.
- Sacred music concert – Upper Gallery Royal Chapel Musicians of the Royal Opera's Orchestra.
- Baroque dance & music demonstration – Marie-Antoinette’s Menus plaisirs – Hall of Mirrors Dancers of the Royal Opera's Ballet, accompanied by musicians of the Royal Opera's Orchestra, choreographed by Pierre François Dollé.
- Costumes Les Vertugadins.
- *Should there be bad weather, the fencing performance will be relocated inside the Castle.
Prices
Free admission : available for children aged 0 to 3, upon presentation of proof (no ticket reservation required).
Group Rate : available for groups of 30 people or more (€28), only by phone reservation at +33 1 30 83 74 44.
Reduced Rate : available for 12-17 years old / Students (only valid proof) / Holders of a valid large family card / Holders of a valid disability card, and one accompanying person / Holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles Card – Solo and Duo Annual Pass for Versailles – Société des Amis de Versailles Card and 2-day passport holders.
Child rate : available for children aged 3 to 11 (€25), by phone or online.
Show moreOn-site rate (subject to availability), full price : €33 / Reduced rate : €30 / Child rate €27.
Combined ticket rates for The Royal Serenade + The Musical Fountains Show : booking by phone or online. On-site purchase (at the garden entrance, subject to availability), the ticket price is €40 for full price and €36 for the reduced rate.
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Combined ticket rates for The Royal Serenade + The Night Fountains Show : booking by phone or online. On-site purchase (at the garden entrance, subject to availability), the ticket price is €62 for full price and €55 for the reduced rate.
For The Royal Serenade + the exceptional Night Fountains Show on July 4th, 14th and August 15h, the on-site combined ticket price is €65 for full price and €58 for the reduced rate.
From Saturday June 6th to Saturday September 19th 2026
The Hall of Mirrors of the Château de Versailles
More infoPrepare your visit
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Download the access map
- Download the brochure – coming soon
Practical information
Every Saturday from June 6th to September 19th 2026, Tuesday July 14th.
Sessions : 6:30p.m – 6:50p.m – 7:10p.m – 7:30p.m – 7:50p.m
Saturdays on June 6th, 13th and 27th 2026 holders of Royal Serenade tickets are invited to attend in baroque-style costumes.
Itinerary: Marble Courtyard, Royal Chapel, King’s Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Queen’s Grand Apartments, Princes Stairs.
In case of bad weather, the fencing scene will be moved indoors to the Château.
Access to the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors is via the Dufour Pavilion, Entrance A.
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.
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 Royal Serenade.
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