Attend the Royal Serenade at the Château de Versailles

A soirée at the Château de Versailles provides a look into the realm of French monarchs and their opulent court. Visitors may attend the Royal Serenade, a stunning event hosted in the château's Grand Apartments (Hercules Room, Hall of the Royal Chapel, King's Guard Room) and the luxurious Hall of Mirrors, every Saturday evening from mid-June to mid-September.

The Royal Serenade recreates an Ancien Régime setting in France, replete with historical clothes, Baroque music, and dance. A re-enactment of the King's dressing ritual and a court ball are part of this exceptional occasion. Audiences are entertained by the Folies Françoises musical ensemble and the Compagnie de Danse l'Éventail dancing troupe.

Before or after the Royal Serenade, visitors can take a tour of the château gardens. From April through October, the Château de Versailles hosts Musical Fountain Shows, which feature its spectacular fountains dancing to the melodies of Baroque music. From mid-June to mid-September, after sundown on Saturday evenings, the garden's groves are lighted by torches and candles for the Night Fountain Shows, which include music and fireworks. This event is reminiscent of the lavish festivals held under the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and Marie-Antoinette.