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THE ROYAL SERENADE OF THE HALL OF MIRRORS

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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 : is available to children aged 0 to 3 inclusive, upon presentation of proof (no ticket reservation required).

 

Group Rate : is available from 30 people (€31) and must be booked by telephone only on +33 1 30 83 74 44.

 

Reduced Rate : is available to residents or nationals of France and the EEA, upon presentation on the day of the visit of valid official proof. More information here.

 

The 4–11 (inclusive) and 12–17 (inclusive) rates are granted upon presentation of proof.

 

A Special Rate is available to :

– holders of a disability card (PRM/PSH) + 1 accompanying person (all nationalities)
– holders of a carte famille nombreuse (French large-family card – French nationals only)
students, upon presentation of a valid student card (French or EEA nationals)
– beneficiaries of the Opera Experience Solo or Duo offer, as well as Solo or Duo OR 
– holders of the Solo or Duo Card of the Society of the Friends of Versailles 
– holders of the Versailles 1-Year Solo or Duo Card
– holders of the 2-Day Passport

 

On site (subject to availability) : the admission ticket price is €37 full rate / €31 reduced rate (France and EEA).

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Summary

Fountains Show
  • From Saturday June 6th to Saturday September 19th 2026
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • 50 minutes

Our offers

 

 

Combined Ticket

The Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors & The Musical Fountains Show.

 

 

Combined ticket

The Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors & The Night Fountains Show.

 

 

Combined ticket

The Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors & The Night Fountains Show – Independence Day.

 

 

Combined ticket

The Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors & The Night Fountains Show – National Day.

 

 

Combined ticket

The Royal Serenade of the Hall of Mirrors & The Fire Night Fountains Show.

The Hall of Mirrors of the Château de Versailles

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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.

The shows of The Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors on Saturday, June 6th 2026, will honour the memory of Mathieu Nègre.

 

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.

 

In case of any technical problem, the box office service remains available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm) or in our box office-shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles ; Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm, and on Saturdays with concerts or shows except during the Musical Fountains Shows, from 2pm to 5pm).

 

PRM/Disabled Access – Reception and Bookings

For any specific request and to ensure the best possible welcome, visitors with reduced mobility or disabilities are invited to contact our Box Office on +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 or by email at [email protected]
More information is available on our Prepare Your Visit page.

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