Cast
- Baroque dance demonstration at the Salon d'Hercule
Dance : Hélioskine – Pierre François Dollé, choreographer
With the dancers of The Royal Dance Baroque Academy of the Royal Opera
Music : Musicians of the Royal Opera Orchestra
- Dance lessons and Baroque Ball in the Hall of Mirrors
Dance : Carnet de Bal – Arnaud De Gioanni, choregrapher
- Musical Welcome Royal Court, barker and theatrical skits
Midnight Première – Jean-Paul Bouron
- Visits to the private flats of the King, Mesdames and Madame du Barry and a visit to the Royal Opera
The Baroque Company – Michel Verschaeve, Fabrice Conan
- Concert of baroque music in the Galerie Basse :
Musicians of the Royal Opera Orchestra
- Sacred concert (organ + singing) in the Chapelle Royale:
Musicians of the Royal Opera Orchestra
Presentation
A fancy dress evening in the Hall of Mirror
In your costume identical to those of the most beautiful periods of Versailles, you are invited to discover the refined and artistic atmosphere of the parties organised by Louis XIV, a timeless and unforgettable moment.
Exclusive welcome from 6.30pm with access to car park, cloakroom and ticket office. 6:45pm, you can head for the Royal Opera for a private visit. Free access activities, sketches and demonstrations from 7:30pm. From 7.30 to 11:30pm, enjoy unlimited access to the buffet, with a reserved tables and seats. At 11pm, you will be invited to the Hall of Mirrors for a baroque closing ball. The evening will end with fireworks viewed from the Hall in Mirrors, as during the finest hours of Versailles.
There are two activities in each tour (Concert in the Lower Gallery and concert at the Royal Chapel). Please select one of the following three tours:
(several schedules available)
- Chapel (10.30 pm) + Lower Gallery (8.30 pm) + Surprise (9.25-9.35 pm) 1
- Chapel (9 pm) + Lower Gallery (10.30 pm) + Surprise (9.55-10.05 pm) 2
- Chapel (9.30 pm) + Lower Gallery (8 pm) + Surprise (8.45-8.55 pm) 3
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Photo gallery
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Jérôme Verdier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Luc Morel
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Luc Morel
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Luc Morel
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Luc Morel
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Jérôme Verdier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Agathe Poupeney
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
The Fêtes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles © Alain Warnier
Summary of the Fêtes Galantes tickets
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Video: The Fêtes Galantes of the Château de Versailles
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Prices
Musique sacrée + Musique baroque + Surprise 1
Musique sacrée + Musique baroque + Surprise 2
Musique sacrée + Musique baroque + Surprise 3
Practical information
Download the access plan:
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DRESS CODE: To preserve the magic of the Fêtes Galantes, you must come dressed in a quality baroque style costume and be wearing it when you arrive at the Palace (all guests must find their own costumes). No access will be granted to anyone not respecting the appropriate dress code.
You will potentially be filmed or photographed during this event. Château de Versailles Spectacles consider you abandon every appeal in case of use of those pictures for promotion of Fêtes Galantes.
Are you looking for a costume for The Fêtes Galantes?
Here is a good tip! Some costume shops offer a 10% discount on presentation of your ticket for the event.
- LES ROBES DE SOPHIE
25, rue Amédée Brocard, 78450 Villepreux / 06 67 36 37 66
Rental from 99€ to 139€
- FÉE AU CHATEAU - Simple accessory offered
12 bis rue du Général Pershing, 78000 Versailles / +33 (0)6 08 96 13 62
By appointment, tailor-made design. Sale of accessories (floral ornaments and feathers).
- COSTUMES ET CHÂTEAUX
1 place Saint Louis, 78000 Versailles
Rental and tailor-made design, many jewels and accessories / By appointment at 01 71 41 07 95 / Open from Tuesday to Saturday
- DÉGUISEZ-MOI
2 boulevard du Roi, 78000 Versailles / +33 (0)1 39 51 45 29
Rental from €25
Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 7 pm without interruption
- L'ACADÉMIE DU BAL COSTUMÉ
22 avenue Ledru-Rollin, 75012 Paris / + 33 (0)1 43 47 06 08
Rental from €25
Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 7 pm without interruption
- AU CLOWN DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
11 boulevard Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris / + 33 (0)1 42 72 73 73
Open Monday from 11 am to 7 pm, and from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm without interruption.
- AU BAL MASQUÉ
1 av. Alphand, 75016 Paris / 01 47 55 07 88
Rental from 100€ / Open from Tuesday to Friday: 10.30 am - 6.30 pm and Saturday: 11 am - 7 pm
- AUX 7 MERVEILLES
144, rue La Fayette, 75010 Paris / + 33 (0)1 40 36 79 88
Sale and rental from €39€ to €150
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to noon / from 1 pm to 7.30 pm and Monday from 2 pm to 7.30 pm
- LE VESTIAIRE
14 rue de Thionville, 75019 Paris / 01 58 51 47 72
Rental from 98€ to 150€ / Open from Monday to Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm and Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
- SOMMIER ET FILS
3 passage Brady, 75010 Paris / + 33(0)1 42 08 27 01
Rental from €52€ to €200 / Custom creation for sale and first rental
Open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday June 21st 2020 from 2 pm to 6 pm for possible returns
- LA MAISON DU ROY - 10% discount on costume rental
24 Passage Jouffroy, 75009 Paris / 01 45 51 29 94
Sale of wigs, venetian masks and tricorns
Open from Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm
- L'ATELIER DES VERTUGADINS
12 rue Francisco Ferrer, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine / + 33 (0)1 70 13 90 72
Rental from €170 and tailor-made design
Only by appointment from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm
- LA COMPAGNIE DU COSTUME
50 rue ardoin - Bâtiment 565 B, 93400 Saint-Ouen / + 33 (0)1 39 86 84 84
Open from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
- COSTUMES SUR SEINE - 10% discount on costume rental
10 rue Jules Vanzuppe, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine / 06 25 62 27 16
Rental from 45€ (+option 7€ for dry cleaning) / Open by appointment from April 1st from Tuesday to Saturday : 11am - 6pm
