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Versailles · France

Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles is an art institution in Versailles, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.

Illustrative visuals: without documented photographic provenance, these are not verified depictions of the institutions.

Art guide

Why discover this place?

Palace of Versailles is an art institution in Versailles, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.

This page provides a stable editorial reference. For hours, prices, temporary exhibitions, access and booking, always check the official source.

Official website

Wikidata

Documented reference points

Inception according to Wikidata
1661
Coordinates according to Wikidata
48.80472, 2.12028 · Open map
Founders according to Wikidata
Louis XIII of France
Architects according to Wikidata
Louis Le Vau · François d'Orbay · Jules Hardouin-Mansart · André Le Nôtre · Charles Le Brun · Robert de Cotte · Ange-Jacques Gabriel

These attributions may concern different stages or buildings. Consult the source for context. Wikidata ·

Data retrieved : · Wikidata — View source

Coordinates locate the institution; they do not guarantee the location of an accessible entrance.

Directory

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Collections and practices

What this institution invites you to explore.

These specialisms provide an editorial overview of the collections and programme, helping to place the institution before checking its official listings.

Understanding the visit

How should you approach Palace of Versailles?

There are many ways to discover Palace of Versailles: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Versailles, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.

Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.

This page focuses on lasting information about the institution and its principal fields. It does not replace the practical guidance published by Palace of Versailles for tickets, hours, visitor services and current rules.