Early afternoon & night tour

With dining, dancing, gambling and singing, it goes without saying that the Kings of Versailles new the importance of a good ball. Louis XIV even claimed that they were essential for governing the country as, enchanted by the decadence, the dazzled courtiers submitted to the king without question.
Now you too can experience the wonders of these parties as, for a limited time only, Versailles revived these spectacular Great Entertainments during the Royal Serenade Show inside the hall of mirror of the Chateau de Versailles.

The Versailles Royal Serenade Show

To begin your visit, your private professionally accredited, specialist guide will take you on a guided tour through the King’s State Apartments. Setting the scene for the spectacular show you will see later on.

From there you will take the Little Train down to the Petit Trianon.
You will visit the Petit Trianon which became a symbol of the extravagance of its most famous owner: Marie Antoinette turned the Petit Trianon into a haven from the realities of life in Versailles. With its delicate decoration and simplicity, it is in stark contrast to the wealth of the Palace. Your superb guide will take you along the winding pathways of the English garden to the rustic splendor of the hamlet, where the queen would play at being a peasant maid.

The Marie Antoinette estate

From there you will return to the chateau where the party will really get started. You will have the chance to wander through the chateau and fall under the spell of the Versailles musical show. Here you will have the chance to see actors dressed in period costumes. They will bring to life, through dance, poetry, song and jestor’s wit that ephemeral glamour of the « Grand Entertainment ».

Royal Serenade at Versailles 

As the rays of the setting sun filling the Hall of Mirrors with light, step back in time, becoming one of the courtiers invited to the celebrations. Feast your eyes on the musicians and dancers as they recreate the dances of the 17th century, accompanied by the music of Jean-Baptiste Lully, Louis XIV’s favourite composer.

The Versailles Royal Serenade show

Having made your way through the musical scenes, your guide will take you to dine in style at the Café D’Or. Run by the renowned Chef Alain Ducasse. The restaurant, located inside the palace, has crafted a special menu inspired by the public dinners of the French Kings.

View from the restaurant inside the palace of Versailles

Having dined you will head back to the gardens where your guide will give you a guided visit through the wonders of the Night Fountain Show. Prepare to be amazed at the groves which have been transformed into works of art of light and sound for an audio-visual spectacle. This is a modern take on the festivities which would have awed visitors to Versailles 400 years ago.

Versailles Night Fountains Show

Your night will end with a veritable visual feast of delights as the sky above the palace is lit with a stunning firework display, choreographed to perfection with the music of Lully. Before you are taken back to your hotel in one of our luxury vehicles.

The fireworks during the Versailles Night Fountains Show on Saturday night