Presentation
Every Saturday evening in summer, the French Gardens of Château de Versailles are decked out in thousands of lights to dazzle you. The groves and pools, all fountains playing and lit to the sound of the Sun King's music (from Lully to Charpentier, from Gluck to Rameau), punctuate a magical 2.5 hour walk through the gardens, until the final fireworks display.
From the Grand Perspective where you will admire the elegantly illuminated statues, topiaries and basins, to the recently restored Latona fountain... From the Green Carpet vibrating to the rhythm of monumental flames, to the Ballroom Grove where you will take a few dance steps surrounded by a thousand and one candles... From the Bassin du Miroir where modern jets of water intertwine before the surprising light of the Colonnade... From the Encelade Grove where you will discover the buried giant to Apollo's Bath Grove where you can stroll and admire the sculpted groups of the Thetis grotto... From the Three Fountains Grove where the rockeries and shells of the fountains set on three terraces will delight you, to the aerial effects of the contemporary fountain-sculptures of the Water Theatre... it is a walk full of surprises and marvels that awaits you. And as a climax, the magnificent compositions of water jets, baroque choreography and cascades of light at the Bassin de Neptune, the largest pool in the gardens of the Château de Versailles.
To round off the evening, the famous pyrotechnic magicians, the Groupe F fireworks team, invite you to the Grande Perspective for a royal fireworks display.
Groupe F, a world-renowned firework collective, has signed the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes and pyrotechnic shows at the Château de Versailles since 2007. Their last great feat was the incredible fireworks display on 31 December 2020 shown of French television channel, France 2, which lit up the Jardins à la Française to music by Mika. You may also have admired their work on the occasion of the Rio Olympic Games, or the year 2000 celebration at the Eiffel Tower...
Mark your calendar!
Photo gallery
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Agathe Poupeney
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © EPV / Thomas Garnier
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © EPV / Thomas Garnier
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © EPV / Thomas Garnier
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Nicolas Chavance
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © CVS / Pascal Le Mée
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Thierry Nava
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Thierry Nava
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Thierry Nava
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes © Xavier Boym
Prices
Billet Royal
Entrée Simple
Prestige
/!\ The above prices are valid on presale (by telephone or on the Internet).
On site, at the entrance to the gardens, the price of the ticket is 30 € full price / 26 € reduced price.
The Night Fountains Show is taking place regardless of the weather conditions. Tickets cannot be returned and are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, even in case of bad weather.
Not sure of the date of your visit? Choose an undated access ticket!
FREE for children up to and including 5 years old.
REDUCED RATE granted for 6-17 year olds, students (the student card is the only proof accepted), large family card, disability card, 1 accompanier of a person with a disability card, holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles card, Solo and Duo 1 year in Versailles card, Société des Amis de Versailles card.
GROUP RATE (24€) for 30+ tickets. Order by telephone at +33 (0)1 30 83 74 44 (line dedicated to groups, agencies and professionals) or on the spot at the ticket desk.
PRESTIGE TICKET, for an evening with complete peace of mind:
- A dedicated car park accessible via the Grille de la Reine from 7pm.
- Direct access to the site via the Neptune Gate from 7.45pm.
- A complimentary glass of champagne to enjoy before your visit.
ROYAL TICKET
At sunset, discover the Hall of Mirrors and the King's and Queen's Apartments alongside dancers, musicians, baroque singers and actors for the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors. A unique and privileged experience!
You will then attend the majestic Night Fountains Show, before discovering the fireworks from the Royal Square, an area specially reserved for you, with seats at the bottom of the Green Carpet on the Bosquet side of the Colonnade from 10.50 pm to 11.05 pm, to experience the finale of this magical evening as closely as possible!
Also included in the Royal ticket is a complimentary glass of champagne, to be enjoyed between 8.30pm and 10.45pm at the Bosquet de la Colonnade.
Car access
- A dedicated car park is accessible from the Queen's Gate from 7pm.
- Direct access to the site via the Grille de Neptune from 7.45pm
- Meeting point at 8pm sharp in the Lower Vestibule of the Chapel to attend the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors (ends at 8.45pm)
Pedestrian access
- Direct access to the site via the Cour d'Honneur from 7.20 pm
- Meet at Entrance B at 7.35pm sharp to watch the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors (ends at 8.30pm)
/!\ Anyone wishing to enter the Night Fountains Show by car via the Queen's Gate must have a Prestige or Royal Ticket, as must children aged 6 to 17. This ticket acts as a parking pass.
HEALTH PASS
There is no health pass check for this stroll through the Gardens for Single and Prestige Tickets.
Wearing of masks and social distancing is recommended, especially in the queues.
For holders of the Royal Ticket, including an entry to the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors:
Entrance and seating conditions will be adapted according to the health protocol in force.
From 21 July, a Health Pass or proof of a negative test less than 48 hours old (antigenic test or PCR) will be required at the entrance for adults over 18 years of age only.
From 30 August onwards, a Health Pass or proof of a negative test less than 48 hours old (antigenic or PCR test) will be required at the entrance for all visitors aged over 12.
The Health Pass can be presented in digital format via the TousAntiCovid application or on paper in a format that guarantees the correct reading of the QR code. You will be asked to show proof of identity.
Information subject to new governmental decisions (Updated: 20/07/2021).
More information
Practical information
Every Saturday until September 25th and Sunday August 15th 2021.
Download the access map:
→ The Night Fountains Show Access Map - Simple Entry
→ The Night Fountains Show Access Map - Prestige
→ The Night Fountains Show Access Map - Royal Ticket Pedestrian Access
→ The Night Fountains Show Access Map - Royal Ticket Car Access
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→ The Night Fountains Show
→ The Night Fountains Show - Royal Ticket
→ The Night Fountains Show - Royal Ticket Pedestrian Access
→ The Night Fountains Show - Royal Ticket Car Access
- The Grandes Eaux Nocturnes take place regardless of the weather conditions.
- Strolling tours, no seats available.
- All exits are final.
