Cast
With the Compagnie de Danse l’Éventail* and the Folies françoises**
Marie-Geneviève Massé Artistic director and choreography
Patrick Cohën-Akenine Conductor
Olivier Bériot Costumes
Midnight Première Company, Jean-Paul Bouron Saynètes
*The Compagnie de Danse L’Éventail is subsidised by the French Ministry of Culture - DRAC of the Pays de la Loire. Supported by the State - Préfet of the region Pays de la Loire, the Conseil Régional of the Pays de la Loire, the Sarthe department and the City of Sablé-sur-Sarthe.
With the support of La Ménagerie de Verre as part of Studiolab
**Les Folies françoises are supported by the French Ministry of Culture (DRAC Centre-Val de Loire), the Centre-Val de Loire Region and the city of Orléans as part of its contribution to musical ensembles. The ensemble is a member of FEVIS (federation of specialised vocal and musical ensembles), of the PROFEDIM syndicate and the BUREAU EXPOR.
Presentation
A visit and performance in the Hall of Mirrors and Grand Apartments for the 2019 holiday season with baroque actors, dancers, singers, fencers and musicians.
As night falls and day visitors leave, the Château becomes silent again. For you only musicians, dancers, singers, actors are preparing an unforgettable visit in the gilded magnificence of the Grand Apartments… From the Salon d'Hercule to the Hall of Mirrors through the King's Chamber, you will discover the captivating atmosphere of the Royal Court to the sound of baroque music and dancing. This tour will take you to the finale in the Gallery of Battles. All generations can enjoy a magical moment in the exceptional environment of Château de Versailles for the holiday season.
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The King's Tour © Agathe Poupeney
The King's Tour © Agathe Poupeney
The King's Tour © Agathe Poupeney
The King's Tour © Agathe Poupeney
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Hall of Mirrors
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Hall of Mirrors - Access map
Prices
Entrée Simple
Prestige
Free for children up to 3.
The staff call on parents to make sure that very young children would stay quiet in order to allow the show to be successful.
PRESTIGE TICKET: a glass of champagne or a soft drinf, a Chistmas surprise package after the visit.
REDUCED RATE for under 18s (free for children 0-3 years), students, disability card holders and their carer, Château de Versailles Spectacles and Solo and 1 year in Versailles card holders (Solo or Duo).
GROUPS (28€/36€): rate up to 30 people, booking by phone only at +33 (0)1 30 83 74 44.
Holders of the 2 day Chateau de Versailles passport: reduced rate applicable to reservation by telephone only at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 or directly on site on the day of the event (subject to availability).
→ Detailed conditions on the Chateau de Versailles website
In case of any technical problem, the box office service remain available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 40 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm).
Practical information
Thursday December 26th 2019.
Friday December 27th 2019.
Saturdays 14th, 21st and 28th of December 2019.
Sunday December 29th 2019.
Tours at 6 pm, 6.20 pm, 6.45 pm, 7.10 pm and 7.35 pm.
Download the access map:
→ The King's Tour
