From clay to marble: the techniques of Puget, Houdon and Pajou - Have you ever wondered why the same sculpture may exist in clay, plaster and marble, even bronze, when all of them are referred to as original works? Get a new perspective on ...

Did you know that the Cathedral of Versailles houses a remarkable treasure, which was recently opened to the public? Restored after damage caused by the revolution, it is now superbly presented in the beautiful sacristy of the cathedral. Don't ...

Louis XIV was a lover of candied fruit, while Marie-Antoinette had a penchant for macarons - What about you? What's your little weakness? The fascinating and passionate craftspeople of the city of Versailles await your visit to show off th...

Public and private portraits: the state of the art Have you ever thought of looking at a portrait from this angle? To analyse the differences between an intimate portrait and one created for appearances, find out all there is to know about the rich...

Spend the afternoon in the home of a princess - The Princess of Conti was one of the natural daughters of Louis XIV. Widowed at the age of 19, she spent a lot of time in her town house, organising parties, shows and promenades, attended by the ...

Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas in Versailles, as the horses' hooves clip-clop along the paved roads of the city! Are you wrapped up warmly? Then let us take you on a magical ride in the historical areas of Versailles, ...

Discover the world of eunuchs, professionals of baroque singing, summoned by the Sun King to Versailles - These magnificent voices were in fashion throughout Europe, and Louis XIV, who especially loved music, brought a large number of them to ...