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Palace of Versailles, France

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Palace of Versailles
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Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles represents an exceptional example of French art from the 17th and 18th centuries and its architectural design respects the traditional canons of classicism: the symmetrical design; the colonnaded facades; the choice of antique or mythological sculpted figures. A few baroque touches add a note of fantasy to its strict classical style. The Old Palace and the New Palace together form an approximate U shape. Two long wings extend this ensemble northwards and southwards. They were built by another architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, but they reflect and respect Le Vau’s overall concept. The Palace is composed of a series of architecturally harmonious elements which house more than 2000 rooms.

Public Establishment of the Museum and National Estate of Versailles
Château de Versailles Pavillon Dufour
78008 Versailles

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Website: www.chateauversailles.fr

The National Estate of Versailles and the Trianon has been an official public establishment with complete financial and managerial independence since 1995. It is currently under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and Communication. At its head is Jean-Jacques Aillagon, President of the Public Establishment, assisted by a board of governors, a managing director and an administrative director.

17 September 2011 - 18 September 2011

European Heritage Days in Versailles : the Heritage « Voyage »

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On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Palace of Versailles, pays tribute to some of the most famous authors of the classical theatre : Iphigénie, the drama of Racine absent from Versailles since the age of Louis XIV ; special performances of well-know plays (Molière dans tous ses éclats ! and Ordre du Roi !) which present for children (and theirs parents!) the greatest texts of that time ; walking tour about Molière theatre vision, guided tour about shows at the Court, discovering tour of the places where famous author found inspiration…

The official leaflet (in French)

The press release (in French)

The full programme