Would you like to try baroque dancing and learn with the best dancers? What about performing a magnificent dance with them in the Hall of Mirrors? Would you like to go from the intimate music of a baroque drawing room to the religious atmosphere of the Royal Chapel, to discover baroque billiard, a revolutionary dance or a fashionable 17th century game, after walking through the Hercules Room where dancers glorify the minuet.
The seventh edition of the Versailles Fêtes Galantes will delight you in every way! During this exceptional evening, the doors of the most beautiful rooms of the palace will open before you for an evening inspired by the glorious times of the Sun King. You will be guided by specialists in love with this exceptional place to discover or rediscover the private apartments: the King's, Madame de Pompadour's or Louis XV's six daughters – Mesdames. The evening will end with fireworks to be admired from the windows of the Hall of Mirrors after the grand ball.
You have already taken part in the Fêtes Galantes and Château de Versailles holds no secret for you? This year, be one of the court's most privileged guests and choose the Doges ticket for a new experience of the Fêtes Galantes: an exceptional moment organised for a happy few...
A confirmed level dance class will be proposed in the Marquises & Marchionesses, Dukes & Duchesses and Kings & Queens categories.
You have attended previous editions of the Fêtes Galantes? You know the minuet steps and want to learn more technical steps to impress the court? Choose the programmes including confirmed level dance classes.
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.
The seventh edition's theme of the Versailles Fêtes Galantes will be The Royal Wedding of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.
Choose your formula
Marquis and Marchionesses ticket (from 170€): Free access to all sketches and demonstrations, 2 activities of your choice, a glass of champagne and cloakroom.
Dukes and Duchesses ticket (from 330€): Free access to all sketches and demonstrations, 2 activities of your choice,guided visit of Petits Appartements, unlimited access to buffet Dukes & Duchesses and champagne bar and a dedicated cloakroom.
Kings and Queens ticket (from 495€): Privileged welcome from 6:30pm, private visit of the Royal Opera, free access to all sketches and demonstrations, 2 activities of your choice, staged visit of Petits Appartements, unlimited access to buffet Kings & Queens with tables and chairs, champagne and a dedicated cloakroom.
Doges ticket (595€): Privileged welcome from 6:30pm,staged visit of the Royal Opera, free access to all sketches and demonstrations, a concert in the Lower Gallery and a concert at the Royal Chapel, an exceptionnal moment for Doges ticket holders, unlimited access to buffet Doges with tables and chairs, champagne and a dedicated cloakroom.