The Royal Tennis Court

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Presentation

Just a stone’s throw from the Palace, this iconic site was the stage of the Tennis Court Oath, where 578 deputies of the Estates-General swore not to separate until they had given France a constitution. It was here that the French Revolution began.

Come and discover one of the key landmarks of the French Revolution: the Salle du Jeu de Paume.
Built in 1686 to entertain the court, this hall dedicated to jeu de paume—the ancestor of tennis—is today famous for having witnessed a historic turning point: the Tennis Court Oath.

On June 20, 1789, 578 deputies of the Estates-General proclaimed themselves the National Assembly and swore not to separate until they had given France a constitution.
The idea of replacing the Salle du Jeu de Paume with a commemorative monument dates back to the Revolution, but no project was carried out until 1880, when the hall was transformed into a museum to mark the centenary of this decisive event.

Opening day(s)

All year long 2025

Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday

12:30 to 18:00

Exceptionally closed : Thursday 25 December 2025

General information

Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 90
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 90
Type of culturel patrimony :
- Historic site and monument
Historical patrimony :
- Historic patrimony
Period :
- 17th C
Visit :
- Guided tours
- Tour free of charge
Services :
- Pets welcome