Show at the Palace of Versailles: Le Parcours du Roi, a royal experience to enjoy this winter
A night-time immersion during the festive season.
Every winter, during the festive season, the Palace of Versailles invites you to experience an exceptional evening: Le Parcours du Roi, a guided tour and show that showcases the Palace's most beautiful rooms in a magical atmosphere. Majestic lighting, live performances and baroque décor immerse you in the refined atmosphere of the Court.
The iconic show at the Palace of Versailles
A true journey through time, Le Parcours du Roi guides you through the Palace's iconic rooms:
- the Grand Apartments,
- the Queen's Bedroom,
- the Hall of Mirrors, where the show reaches its climax with an indoor fireworks display visible from the legendary gallery,
- or the Gallery of Battles, a large historical fresco where young and old alike can meet a very special guest: the Baroque Santa.
Musicians, Baroque dancers, singers and costumed artists bring these prestigious spaces to life, immersing you in the arts and entertainment of the Court.
5 reasons to experience Le Parcours du Roi this winter
A journey through the arts of the 17th century
Jugglers, baroque dancers, musicians, acrobats, magicians... each salon has its own unique atmosphere. The show is directly inspired by the parties and entertainment organised by Louis XIV to impress his court and foreign ambassadors. The 2025 edition features a spectacular opening on the Gabriel Staircase, a song and theorbo concert in the Hercules Room, and sumptuous baroque dances in the Hall of Mirrors. The tour ends in the Gallery of Battles, where a much-anticipated moment awaits families: a meeting with the baroque Santa.
Each stage of this spectacular tour immerses you in the pomp and excess of royal life in the 17th century, enhanced by lighting effects, period music and sumptuous costumes.
An unforgettable evening for the festive season
Le Parcours du Roi is much more than just a show: it is a royal, immersive and magical experience that transforms the Palace at nightfall. Fireworks, baroque performances, period music, sumptuous salons... everything contributes to creating a magical moment to experience a timeless Versailles during the festive season.
Book your Parcours du Roi and treat yourself to an exceptional evening combining heritage, baroque splendour and winter magic.
Practical information
Dates: Saturday 13 December 2025 to Saturday 3 January 2026
Duration: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
Show times: 6:00 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 8:05 p.m.
Tickets: standard or premium (includes a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage and a Christmas gift bag, as well as a drink for children ages 4 and up).
Access: Palace of Versailles, 5 minutes from Versailles Château Rive Gauche station | Place d'Armes car park
Suitable for families (free for children aged 0–3, reduced rate for children aged 4–17)
Book now, as tickets are selling fast during the festive season.
Take the opportunity to discover Versailles Grand Parc
Before or after the show, explore the city of Versailles:
- Stroll through the Antiquaires district,
- Enjoy dinner in one of Versailles' restaurants,
- Enjoy the royal gardens and narrow streets illuminated in the evening,
- And for a family stay, choose the Hôtel du Bout du Parc, a welcoming and child-friendly establishment near the Palace.
Find all our suggestions on the Versailles Grand Parc blog.