The 42nd edition of European Heritage Days will take place on 20 and 21 September 2025.
Académie equestre de Versailles: Grande Ecurie, 1 avenue Rockefeller, Self-guided tour of the royal stables
In collaboration with the services of the Palace and Monuments Historiques, Bartabas entrusted the rehabilitation of the Grande Écurie to the architect Patrick Bouchain. The riding arena, designed like a theatre set, combines raw wood, mirrors and Murano glass chandeliers, echoing the Hall of Mirrors. Inspired by the Farnese Theatre in Parma, the architecture is reminiscent of the ephemeral constructions of Versailles.
The stables have been redesigned with respect for the site and the well-being of the horses: the stalls have been replaced by spacious boxes, topped with twisted lighting reminiscent of unicorns. The whole has regained its equestrian vocation, while enhancing the 17th-century heritage designed by Hardouin-Mansart.
Date and time:
Sathurday September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Visit free, last admission at 11h30.
Ancienne Poste: 3 avenue de Paris, Exposition «Versailles vu du ciel II»
The exhibition ‘Versailles vu du ciel’ , partially presented in July 2024 for several weeks as part of the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ancienne Poste, is a unique visual and historical immersion into the entire territory of Versailles. It returns to the Ancienne Poste until 16 November, offering new perspectives and a new itinerary that showcase the scale and beauty of the royal city, its palace, its natural spaces, its many neighbourhoods, and its diverse sites and remarkable properties.
Discover this exhibition spread over three floors and all its new features!
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free for the Heritage Day
Versailles Municipal Archives: 1 avenue de Paris, Discover the Municipal Archives,
Come and discover the memory of Versailles! We offer you a tour of the premises of the Versailles Municipal Archives, including the reading room and storage facilities. Along the way, you can admire documents relating to the architecture of the city, as well as some of the most prestigious documents in the Municipal Archives.
Dates and times:
Sathurday September 20, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional informations:
The access to the lecture hall and conservation magazines is uniquely effective on a staircase.
Choiseul Library – Foreign Affairs Gallery 5 Rue de l’Indépendance Américaine: Unusual tours
The personal libraries of a queen and a favourite, the office of a reader from beyond the grave, hiding places and a maze of books... Accompanied by a librarian, discover the secrets and anecdotes hidden within the former Foreign Affairs and Navy Ministry of Louis XV and admire part of the heritage collections of the Municipal Library of Versailles.
Dates and times:
Saturday 20 and day 21 September 2025
Last night from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
The reservations are made during the day and are located on the inside of the gallery.
Visit duration: 1 hour
For adults and teenagers (from 10 years)
Accessibility: old stairs
10 places max per visit
Exhibition: ‘Excellences! Versailles at the origins of French diplomacy’
Designed in collaboration with the Archives Department of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, this exhibition traces the major milestones of French diplomacy from the 16th to the 18th century. It highlights the role of ambassadors, diplomatic tools and the place of education and prestige among princes.
All are placed in the context of the foreign affairs ministry, in terms of their décor and functions, through a series of themes and chronologies.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free enter - guided tour: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and nighttime at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
(bookings on the day and on site).
Cathédrale Saint Louis : Place Saint Louis : guided tour to the cathedral
Church built by the architect Mansart de Sagonne and renovated by Jules Hardouin Mansart at the behest of Louis XV. Large nave with two aisles and a chapel of the Virgin behind the choir.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
CCI Versailles Yvelines – Madame du Barry's mansion: 21 avenue de Paris, Visit to Madame du Barry's mansion
Acquired in 1772 by the countess to house her staff, the pavilion was embellished with superb stables designed by Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. After the death of Louis XV, it was transformed into military quarters during the Revolution, and the complex was divided in 1902: the stables became a police station, and the pavilion was acquired in 1937 by the Chamber of Commerce. It retains its rich décor and works related to Madame du Barry.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Palace of Versailles: Place d'Armes: Visit guide The Republic in Versailles
On the occasion of the 42nd edition of European Heritage Days, the Palace of Versailles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic. Come and discover the Congress Room, built in 1875 for members of parliament and the Senate, the Seal Room and the apartments of the President of Congress!
An audio experience in the Congress Room will take you on a journey through time, listening to speeches by great figures from the history of the Republic. Echoing the temporary post office set up during Congress meetings in the Gallery of Battles, you will be invited to write a postcard to elderly people living alone, in partnership with the association 1 Letter, 1 Smile.
All of your parks, the students of the Ecole du Louvre will soon discover the history of the Third Republic through media.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
Visit free.
Access: 2 rue de l’Indépendance américaine,
78000 Versailles
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (lastest admission 5:30 p.m.)
Versailles Court of Appeal: 5 rue Carnot: Guided tour of the Versailles Court of Appeal and presentation of the justice system and judicial professions
The justice system opens its doors!
A place steeped in history, the Versailles Court of Appeal offers five guided tours of the building, each lasting 30 minutes, led by a guide from the Versailles Tourist Office.
At the end of this tour, the public is invited to attend the Assises hall to watch a presentation on ‘Criminal Justice’ and then move to another hall for a workshop on ‘Judicial Professions and Organisation’.
At each of these two workshops, magistrates, civil servants and lawyers will be happy to answer questions from the public.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional informations:
The day is totally free.
Please note: registration is required here : https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/w/369139/evenement/18622198/visite-guidee-de-la-courdappel-de-versailles-et-presentation-de-la-justiceet-des-metiers
Domaine de Madame Elisabeth : 73 Avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles : Guided tour of the estate
Discover "The secret garden of Madame Élisabeth" thanks to guided visits, organized by the gardeners, in the heart of this illustrious English garden of the 18th century, located 10 minutes below the foot of the Palace of Versailles.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Madame Élisabeth's Secret Garden - Immerse yourself in ‘Madame Élisabeth's Secret Garden’, a weekend festival in the heart of an 8-hectare listed estate in the heart of Versailles. Artisans, local products and immersive activities set the tone for this edition, which combines nature, heritage and expertise! Period costumes, olfactory workshops, an introduction to traditional archery... a true sensory journey to discover in Versailles.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free admission, skip-the-line tickets until 15 days before the event
Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Versailles: 11 rue Saint-Simon: Exposition “Les Dauphins de la BD”
An exhibition proposed by the authors of youth and heritage.
Dates and times:
Friday September 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Eglise Ste Jeanne d’Art: Place Élisabeth-Brasseur
Guided tour of the church and the grand organ A reminder of the life of Joan of Arc, history of the building with organ interludes, followed by a detailed tour of the grand organ.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
Receive 19 people at the same time.
Espace Richaud: 78 boulevard de la Reine
The Richaud Hospital: an architectural heritage site in Versailles. On the occasion of European Heritage Days and the 10th anniversary of the renovation of the Richaud Hospital, (re)discover this former royal hospital, now a cultural centre.
Filmed testimonials: Let yourself be carried away by those who knew the hospital when it was still in operation! Both captivating and moving, they plunge us into the heart of life in Versailles, making an invaluable contribution to our knowledge and memory of the place. Documentary ‘The former royal hospital: renovation and conversion of an 18th-century historic monument’ Abandoned for 10 years and burned down three times, François de Mazières, elected mayor in 2008, wanted to breathe new life into this vast site by opening up its traffic routes and enhancing the historic building as a cultural space.
Mediation area - young audience: How about letting the children enjoy some colouring time on site? Colouring pencils and colours from the royal hospital.
Model of the Richaud area: Discover it in the heart of the chapel!
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Enter free.
Évêché de Versailles : 16 rue Monseigneur Gibier : Visite de l’évêché
Visit the workplace and the garden and an exhibition of objects or photos.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Book here : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-diocesaine-de-versailles/evenements/journees-du-patrimoine-2025
Hôtel MGallery Le Louis : 2 bis avenue de Paris :
The Louis Versailles Château is opening its doors for an exceptional weekend. On this occasion, the teams will be delighted to welcome visitors for an exclusive tour of the former Artillery stables. Built in 1854 under Louis-Napoléon III, this building houses a majestic porch listed as a Historic Monument.
Visible all year round, this weekend will be the perfect opportunity to (re)discover it and immerse yourself in the history of our beautiful hotel.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Family gardens of Petits-Bois: 1 rue des Petits-Bois: Visit the family gardens of Versailles
Guided tour of Paul Philippe's site, labelled a Remarkable Garden, with a presentation of the history of the association and its site by members of the association.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lycée Hoche : 73 avenue de Saint-Cloud : Guided tour of the Lycée Hoche
Guided tour of the Hoche High School Museum with its beautiful collections of educational scientific objects, author of the exhibition ‘Teachers from the 18th century to the advent of digital technology’.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Reservations are obligatory on www.amis-museehoche.fr from Wed-September.
House of Italian Musicians: 15 rue Champ Lagarde: Visit by the Compagnons to the House of Italian Musicians
Discover the Compagnons' masterpiece, a fun tour with descriptions of the masterpieces. Compagnons present. The House of Italians in Versailles, sometimes mistakenly called the House of Italian Musicians, is a Rococo-style house built in 1752 in Versailles by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart for the Countess of Argenson, the separated wife of the Count of Argenson. Protected as a historical monument, since 1986 it has been the headquarters of the Compagnonnical Union des Compagnons du Tour de France des Devoirs Unis.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Moulins de Versailles: 18 rue des Chantiers: Guided tour of the Moulins de Versailles
To celebrate its 120th anniversary, the mill will be opening its doors on Saturday 20 September, offering visitors the chance to explore the first floor of the building, which is usually closed to the public, and to sign up for guided tours.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
September registration via the internet site: https://moulinsdeversailles.com/
Musée Lambinet: 54 boulevard de la Reine
Animated readings ‘Sandcastles, flower-filled houses and other dream constructions’, Through readings from children's books Filled with humour and poetry, children dream of imaginary or real constructions.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Additional informations:
For children from 2 to 6 years old
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Guided tour on the architecture of the Lambinet Museum, formerly a private mansion
The mediator revealed to visitors the architectural evolution of the Lambinet Museum after its construction in the 18th century.
Decor, location within the neighbourhood, and interior design were among the topics discussed.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
For everybody, from 10 years
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Rallye-photo « The quartier du musée in images »
The participants embarked on the discovery of emblematic images of the Notre-Dame neighbourhood during the museum tours. Starting with the paintings in the museum, they went in search of the places depicted, using a map to find them and then capture them in photographs, accompanied by a teacher from the Versailles School of Fine Arts.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
1 accompanying person obligatory
- Bring a camera or mobile phone - The rally will be held indoors in case of bad weather, for everyone aged 8 and above
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Conference «Les hôtels particuliers en France au XVIIIe siècle, architecture et vie sociale»
Conference by Ronan Bouttier, lecturer in modern architectural history at Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.
From 10 years. 1 hour of conference followed by a discussion.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
For every activities with kids = presence of an obligatory parent, number of places limited (60 seats).
Atelier “Le musée Lambinet en maquette”
Visitors of all ages can assemble and personalise their paper model of the museum by choosing their own decorations.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
For everyone aged 6 and over. No registration required.
Osmothèque - Conservatoire International des Parfums: 8 rue Saint-Simon
Guided tour of the Conservatoire International des Parfums and the olfactory exhibition
The International Perfume Conservatory is opening the doors of its new venue for European Heritage Days, offering an olfactory immersion into the perfumery of the 1920s, which reached its peak at the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition, where French brands shone with creativity and boldness. (Re)discover the fragrances of yesteryear by Poiret, Roger et Gallet, Houbigant, Guerlain, Vigny, Bourjois, Caron, Volnay, Lubin, Worth... recreated from their original formulas, and (re)live the roaring twenties of French perfumery, which made its mark on the world at that time.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
Number of places limited. Reservation highly recommended ici: https://www.osmotheque.fr/calendrier/journee-europeenne-du-patrimoine-2/
The King's kitchen garden : 10 rue du Maréchal-Joffre : Guided tour of the King's kitchen garden
The King's kitchen garden, essential component of the domaine de Versailles, was built at the request of Louis XIV. As a remarkable heritage site, classed under the title of the Historical Monuments and inscribed by UNESCO, The King's kitchen garden opens its doors to you for European Heritage Days 2025, focusing on the theme of architectural heritage.
Dates and times:
On the same day September 20, 2025 on September 21, 2025
Additional informations:
Guided tour at 11am, 2:30pm and 3pm
Guided Tour: “L’art de l’espalier”
For this guided visit,The King's kitchen garden introduces you to a unique skill, mastered by only a small number of gardeners in France and Europe: the art of espalier. Inscribed in the Cultural Heritage of France after 2023, it constitutes the art of cultivating fruit trees in a garden, trellis-grown along the wall.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Salle du Jeu de Paume: 1 rue du Jeu de Paume: Free visit to the Salle du Jeu de Paume
The date of June 20, 1789 marks the entry of the Jeu de Paume hall of Versailles in the history of France. From an exercise room under Louis XIV, it became the highly significant founding place of French democracy, linked to a notable episode of the Revolution.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Temple Protestant :3 rue Hoche :
Self-guided tour of the Protestant temple inaugurated in 1882.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Guided visit of the Protestant temple Sunday september 21 2025 from 2pm to 6pm
Theater Montansier: 13 rue des Réservoirs: «Le Montansier, a theater history»
Visits comments of Theater Montansier (duration 25 min) « Le Montansier, une histoire de théâtre »
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 1400h to 17h00
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free / Without reservation
Court of Justice of Versailles: 5 place André Mignot
Visits comments of the Court of Justice of Versailles
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the president and the public prosecutor are opening the doors of the Versailles court to the public. Together with other members of the court, they are offering guided tours accompanied by members of the court, who will show you around the buildings that make up the court and explain how the justice system works on a day-to-day basis.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free visits on mandatory registration (groups limited to 25 people) : https://www.billetweb.fr/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2025-visite-du-tribunal-judiciaire-deversailles
Verséo: 1 avenue du maréchal Juin: Tour of the gas boiler room for the Versailles heating network
The Verséo boiler room opens its doors on Saturday 20 September. This is an opportunity to discover how the Versailles heating network works during a guided tour. The teams will show you around this industrial site, which supplies heating and hot water to around 11,000 homes in Versailles.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional informations:
The places are limited to 30 people per group. Visit for free. The site is not accessible for the PMR
Pair e-mail: lara.inacio@external.engie.com
In collaboration with the services of the Palace and Monuments Historiques, Bartabas entrusted the rehabilitation of the Grande Écurie to the architect Patrick Bouchain. The riding arena, designed like a theatre set, combines raw wood, mirrors and Murano glass chandeliers, echoing the Hall of Mirrors. Inspired by the Farnese Theatre in Parma, the architecture is reminiscent of the ephemeral constructions of Versailles.
The stables have been redesigned with respect for the site and the well-being of the horses: the stalls have been replaced by spacious boxes, topped with twisted lighting reminiscent of unicorns. The whole has regained its equestrian vocation, while enhancing the 17th-century heritage designed by Hardouin-Mansart.
Date and time:
Sathurday September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Visit free, last admission at 11h30.
Ancienne Poste: 3 avenue de Paris, Exposition «Versailles vu du ciel II»
The exhibition ‘Versailles vu du ciel’ , partially presented in July 2024 for several weeks as part of the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ancienne Poste, is a unique visual and historical immersion into the entire territory of Versailles. It returns to the Ancienne Poste until 16 November, offering new perspectives and a new itinerary that showcase the scale and beauty of the royal city, its palace, its natural spaces, its many neighbourhoods, and its diverse sites and remarkable properties.
Discover this exhibition spread over three floors and all its new features!
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free for the Heritage Day
Versailles Municipal Archives: 1 avenue de Paris, Discover the Municipal Archives,
Come and discover the memory of Versailles! We offer you a tour of the premises of the Versailles Municipal Archives, including the reading room and storage facilities. Along the way, you can admire documents relating to the architecture of the city, as well as some of the most prestigious documents in the Municipal Archives.
Dates and times:
Sathurday September 20, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional informations:
The access to the lecture hall and conservation magazines is uniquely effective on a staircase.
Choiseul Library – Foreign Affairs Gallery 5 Rue de l’Indépendance Américaine: Unusual tours
The personal libraries of a queen and a favourite, the office of a reader from beyond the grave, hiding places and a maze of books... Accompanied by a librarian, discover the secrets and anecdotes hidden within the former Foreign Affairs and Navy Ministry of Louis XV and admire part of the heritage collections of the Municipal Library of Versailles.
Dates and times:
Saturday 20 and day 21 September 2025
Last night from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
The reservations are made during the day and are located on the inside of the gallery.
Visit duration: 1 hour
For adults and teenagers (from 10 years)
Accessibility: old stairs
10 places max per visit
Exhibition: ‘Excellences! Versailles at the origins of French diplomacy’
Designed in collaboration with the Archives Department of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, this exhibition traces the major milestones of French diplomacy from the 16th to the 18th century. It highlights the role of ambassadors, diplomatic tools and the place of education and prestige among princes.
All are placed in the context of the foreign affairs ministry, in terms of their décor and functions, through a series of themes and chronologies.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free enter - guided tour: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and nighttime at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
(bookings on the day and on site).
Cathédrale Saint Louis : Place Saint Louis : guided tour to the cathedral
Church built by the architect Mansart de Sagonne and renovated by Jules Hardouin Mansart at the behest of Louis XV. Large nave with two aisles and a chapel of the Virgin behind the choir.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
CCI Versailles Yvelines – Madame du Barry's mansion: 21 avenue de Paris, Visit to Madame du Barry's mansion
Acquired in 1772 by the countess to house her staff, the pavilion was embellished with superb stables designed by Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. After the death of Louis XV, it was transformed into military quarters during the Revolution, and the complex was divided in 1902: the stables became a police station, and the pavilion was acquired in 1937 by the Chamber of Commerce. It retains its rich décor and works related to Madame du Barry.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Palace of Versailles: Place d'Armes: Visit guide The Republic in Versailles
On the occasion of the 42nd edition of European Heritage Days, the Palace of Versailles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Third Republic. Come and discover the Congress Room, built in 1875 for members of parliament and the Senate, the Seal Room and the apartments of the President of Congress!
An audio experience in the Congress Room will take you on a journey through time, listening to speeches by great figures from the history of the Republic. Echoing the temporary post office set up during Congress meetings in the Gallery of Battles, you will be invited to write a postcard to elderly people living alone, in partnership with the association 1 Letter, 1 Smile.
All of your parks, the students of the Ecole du Louvre will soon discover the history of the Third Republic through media.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
Visit free.
Access: 2 rue de l’Indépendance américaine,
78000 Versailles
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (lastest admission 5:30 p.m.)
Versailles Court of Appeal: 5 rue Carnot: Guided tour of the Versailles Court of Appeal and presentation of the justice system and judicial professions
The justice system opens its doors!
A place steeped in history, the Versailles Court of Appeal offers five guided tours of the building, each lasting 30 minutes, led by a guide from the Versailles Tourist Office.
At the end of this tour, the public is invited to attend the Assises hall to watch a presentation on ‘Criminal Justice’ and then move to another hall for a workshop on ‘Judicial Professions and Organisation’.
At each of these two workshops, magistrates, civil servants and lawyers will be happy to answer questions from the public.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional informations:
The day is totally free.
Please note: registration is required here : https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/w/369139/evenement/18622198/visite-guidee-de-la-courdappel-de-versailles-et-presentation-de-la-justiceet-des-metiers
Domaine de Madame Elisabeth : 73 Avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles : Guided tour of the estate
Discover "The secret garden of Madame Élisabeth" thanks to guided visits, organized by the gardeners, in the heart of this illustrious English garden of the 18th century, located 10 minutes below the foot of the Palace of Versailles.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Madame Élisabeth's Secret Garden - Immerse yourself in ‘Madame Élisabeth's Secret Garden’, a weekend festival in the heart of an 8-hectare listed estate in the heart of Versailles. Artisans, local products and immersive activities set the tone for this edition, which combines nature, heritage and expertise! Period costumes, olfactory workshops, an introduction to traditional archery... a true sensory journey to discover in Versailles.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free admission, skip-the-line tickets until 15 days before the event
Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Versailles: 11 rue Saint-Simon: Exposition “Les Dauphins de la BD”
An exhibition proposed by the authors of youth and heritage.
Dates and times:
Friday September 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Eglise Ste Jeanne d’Art: Place Élisabeth-Brasseur
Guided tour of the church and the grand organ A reminder of the life of Joan of Arc, history of the building with organ interludes, followed by a detailed tour of the grand organ.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
Receive 19 people at the same time.
Espace Richaud: 78 boulevard de la Reine
The Richaud Hospital: an architectural heritage site in Versailles. On the occasion of European Heritage Days and the 10th anniversary of the renovation of the Richaud Hospital, (re)discover this former royal hospital, now a cultural centre.
Filmed testimonials: Let yourself be carried away by those who knew the hospital when it was still in operation! Both captivating and moving, they plunge us into the heart of life in Versailles, making an invaluable contribution to our knowledge and memory of the place. Documentary ‘The former royal hospital: renovation and conversion of an 18th-century historic monument’ Abandoned for 10 years and burned down three times, François de Mazières, elected mayor in 2008, wanted to breathe new life into this vast site by opening up its traffic routes and enhancing the historic building as a cultural space.
Mediation area - young audience: How about letting the children enjoy some colouring time on site? Colouring pencils and colours from the royal hospital.
Model of the Richaud area: Discover it in the heart of the chapel!
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Enter free.
Évêché de Versailles : 16 rue Monseigneur Gibier : Visite de l’évêché
Visit the workplace and the garden and an exhibition of objects or photos.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Book here : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-diocesaine-de-versailles/evenements/journees-du-patrimoine-2025
Hôtel MGallery Le Louis : 2 bis avenue de Paris :
The Louis Versailles Château is opening its doors for an exceptional weekend. On this occasion, the teams will be delighted to welcome visitors for an exclusive tour of the former Artillery stables. Built in 1854 under Louis-Napoléon III, this building houses a majestic porch listed as a Historic Monument.
Visible all year round, this weekend will be the perfect opportunity to (re)discover it and immerse yourself in the history of our beautiful hotel.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Family gardens of Petits-Bois: 1 rue des Petits-Bois: Visit the family gardens of Versailles
Guided tour of Paul Philippe's site, labelled a Remarkable Garden, with a presentation of the history of the association and its site by members of the association.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lycée Hoche : 73 avenue de Saint-Cloud : Guided tour of the Lycée Hoche
Guided tour of the Hoche High School Museum with its beautiful collections of educational scientific objects, author of the exhibition ‘Teachers from the 18th century to the advent of digital technology’.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Reservations are obligatory on www.amis-museehoche.fr from Wed-September.
House of Italian Musicians: 15 rue Champ Lagarde: Visit by the Compagnons to the House of Italian Musicians
Discover the Compagnons' masterpiece, a fun tour with descriptions of the masterpieces. Compagnons present. The House of Italians in Versailles, sometimes mistakenly called the House of Italian Musicians, is a Rococo-style house built in 1752 in Versailles by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart for the Countess of Argenson, the separated wife of the Count of Argenson. Protected as a historical monument, since 1986 it has been the headquarters of the Compagnonnical Union des Compagnons du Tour de France des Devoirs Unis.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Moulins de Versailles: 18 rue des Chantiers: Guided tour of the Moulins de Versailles
To celebrate its 120th anniversary, the mill will be opening its doors on Saturday 20 September, offering visitors the chance to explore the first floor of the building, which is usually closed to the public, and to sign up for guided tours.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
September registration via the internet site: https://moulinsdeversailles.com/
Musée Lambinet: 54 boulevard de la Reine
Animated readings ‘Sandcastles, flower-filled houses and other dream constructions’, Through readings from children's books Filled with humour and poetry, children dream of imaginary or real constructions.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Additional informations:
For children from 2 to 6 years old
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Guided tour on the architecture of the Lambinet Museum, formerly a private mansion
The mediator revealed to visitors the architectural evolution of the Lambinet Museum after its construction in the 18th century.
Decor, location within the neighbourhood, and interior design were among the topics discussed.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
For everybody, from 10 years
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Rallye-photo « The quartier du musée in images »
The participants embarked on the discovery of emblematic images of the Notre-Dame neighbourhood during the museum tours. Starting with the paintings in the museum, they went in search of the places depicted, using a map to find them and then capture them in photographs, accompanied by a teacher from the Versailles School of Fine Arts.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
1 accompanying person obligatory
- Bring a camera or mobile phone - The rally will be held indoors in case of bad weather, for everyone aged 8 and above
Register for free here : https://www.versailles.fr/1554/culture/musee-lambinet/billetterie-en-ligne.htm
Conference «Les hôtels particuliers en France au XVIIIe siècle, architecture et vie sociale»
Conference by Ronan Bouttier, lecturer in modern architectural history at Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.
From 10 years. 1 hour of conference followed by a discussion.
Date and time:
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional informations:
For every activities with kids = presence of an obligatory parent, number of places limited (60 seats).
Atelier “Le musée Lambinet en maquette”
Visitors of all ages can assemble and personalise their paper model of the museum by choosing their own decorations.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
For everyone aged 6 and over. No registration required.
Osmothèque - Conservatoire International des Parfums: 8 rue Saint-Simon
Guided tour of the Conservatoire International des Parfums and the olfactory exhibition
The International Perfume Conservatory is opening the doors of its new venue for European Heritage Days, offering an olfactory immersion into the perfumery of the 1920s, which reached its peak at the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition, where French brands shone with creativity and boldness. (Re)discover the fragrances of yesteryear by Poiret, Roger et Gallet, Houbigant, Guerlain, Vigny, Bourjois, Caron, Volnay, Lubin, Worth... recreated from their original formulas, and (re)live the roaring twenties of French perfumery, which made its mark on the world at that time.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
Number of places limited. Reservation highly recommended ici: https://www.osmotheque.fr/calendrier/journee-europeenne-du-patrimoine-2/
The King's kitchen garden : 10 rue du Maréchal-Joffre : Guided tour of the King's kitchen garden
The King's kitchen garden, essential component of the domaine de Versailles, was built at the request of Louis XIV. As a remarkable heritage site, classed under the title of the Historical Monuments and inscribed by UNESCO, The King's kitchen garden opens its doors to you for European Heritage Days 2025, focusing on the theme of architectural heritage.
Dates and times:
On the same day September 20, 2025 on September 21, 2025
Additional informations:
Guided tour at 11am, 2:30pm and 3pm
Guided Tour: “L’art de l’espalier”
For this guided visit,The King's kitchen garden introduces you to a unique skill, mastered by only a small number of gardeners in France and Europe: the art of espalier. Inscribed in the Cultural Heritage of France after 2023, it constitutes the art of cultivating fruit trees in a garden, trellis-grown along the wall.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Salle du Jeu de Paume: 1 rue du Jeu de Paume: Free visit to the Salle du Jeu de Paume
The date of June 20, 1789 marks the entry of the Jeu de Paume hall of Versailles in the history of France. From an exercise room under Louis XIV, it became the highly significant founding place of French democracy, linked to a notable episode of the Revolution.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Temple Protestant :3 rue Hoche :
Self-guided tour of the Protestant temple inaugurated in 1882.
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Guided visit of the Protestant temple Sunday september 21 2025 from 2pm to 6pm
Theater Montansier: 13 rue des Réservoirs: «Le Montansier, a theater history»
Visits comments of Theater Montansier (duration 25 min) « Le Montansier, une histoire de théâtre »
Dates and times:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 1400h to 17h00
Sunday September 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free / Without reservation
Court of Justice of Versailles: 5 place André Mignot
Visits comments of the Court of Justice of Versailles
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the president and the public prosecutor are opening the doors of the Versailles court to the public. Together with other members of the court, they are offering guided tours accompanied by members of the court, who will show you around the buildings that make up the court and explain how the justice system works on a day-to-day basis.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional informations:
Free visits on mandatory registration (groups limited to 25 people) : https://www.billetweb.fr/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2025-visite-du-tribunal-judiciaire-deversailles
Verséo: 1 avenue du maréchal Juin: Tour of the gas boiler room for the Versailles heating network
The Verséo boiler room opens its doors on Saturday 20 September. This is an opportunity to discover how the Versailles heating network works during a guided tour. The teams will show you around this industrial site, which supplies heating and hot water to around 11,000 homes in Versailles.
Date and time:
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional informations:
The places are limited to 30 people per group. Visit for free. The site is not accessible for the PMR
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