Attend the Royal Serenade at the Château de Versailles

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A soirée at the Château de Versailles offers a glimpse into the bygone world of French royalty and their lavish court.

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Every Saturday evening from mid-June until mid-September, visitors may attend the Royal Serenade, a dazzling event held in the château's Grand Apartments (Hercules Room, Hall of the Royal Chapel, King's Guard Room) and in the opulent Hall of Mirrors.

The Royal Serenade brings to life a scene of France's Ancien Régime, complete with period costumes, Baroque music, and dancing. This special event includes a re-enactment of the King's dressing ceremony and a court ball. The Folies Françoises musical ensemble and the Compagnie de Danse l'Éventail dancing troop entertain audiences.

Visitors can also join a tour of the château gardens before or after the Royal Serenade. On Saturdays during summertime, the Château de Versailles presents Musical Fountain Shows with its extravagant fountains dancing to the tunes of Baroque music.

After sundown on Saturday evenings in summer, the garden's groves are illuminated by torches and candles for the Night Fountain Shows, which feature music and fireworks. This event channels the opulent celebrations that took place during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette.

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