From April onwards, discover the show of the Musical Fountains, the Night Fountains and the Musical Gardens open for the summer, while strolling through the gardens and groves of the Palace of Versailles!

 

 

 

The Palace of Versailles is as famous for its gardens as for its galleries.

The Versailles estate offers numerous events: temporary exhibitions and shows, including the Musical Fountains Show and the Night Fountains Show, which take place annually from April to October.

 

The luxurious walkways along the groves, the breathtaking botanical architecture, the fountains and ponds adorned with gilded statues—the gardens of Versailles offer visitors countless surprises.

While a visit to the grounds is a marvel in itself, the Palace of Versailles invites you to discover the secrets of the groves and their waters through music, even though they are normally closed to the public.

 

It's in the summer that the groves are open to visitors for guided or free walks.

These sculpted treasures reveal true works of art hidden among the bushes. The Colonnade Grove, the Apollo's Baths Grove, the Ballroom Grove, and the Three Fountains are masterpieces that beautifully combine art and nature.

Don't miss them!

 

 

Opening Dates

 

* The Musical Fountains Show

Stroll through the gardens of Versailles and enjoy the groves, exceptionally open to the public, and the fountains, set to the rhythm of Baroque music.

 

- Every Saturday and Sunday from April 4 to November 1, 2026.

- Every Tuesday from May 5 to June 30, 2026.

- Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, 2026.

 

 

* The Musical Gardens

Take a musical stroll during the warmer months, in the heart of the formal French gardens, and discover the groves exceptionally open to the public (without filling the ponds).

 

- Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from April 1st to October 30th, 2026.

 

 

* The Night Fountains Show

The Night Fountains Show is a magical event where the fountains and groves are illuminated with water and color at nightfall.

A fireworks display by Groupe F in front of the Grand Canal concludes the evening.

 

- Every Saturday evening from June 6 to September 19, 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:05 p.m.

and on four special evenings:

- Saturday, July 4, for American Independence Day (8:30 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.)

- Tuesday, July 14, for Bastille Day (8:30 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.)

- Saturday, August 15, for the Night Fountains of Fire (8:30 p.m. to 11:10 p.m.)

- Saturday, August 29, for Harry Potter - Return to Hogwarts (8:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)

 

 

* The Beautiful Waters of Trianon

Starting in early May 2026, discover the Beautiful Waters of Trianon and explore the gardens of the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon, exploring their fountains, including the restored Water Buffet (2023).

 

- Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

 

 

* The Royal Serenade

As night falls, the Royal Serenade in the Hall of Mirrors offers a fifty-minute theatrical tour, from the Royal Chapel to the Hall of Mirrors, where artists, dancers, musicians, singers, and fencers, dressed in sumptuous Baroque costumes, bring to life scenes witnessed by the gilded halls of Versailles, reminiscent of the court in the 17th century.

 

- Every Saturday from June 6 to September 19, 2026.

 

 

The palace remains open every day except Monday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

From April 1st to October 31st, 2026, the gardens open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:30 p.m., with earlier closing times of 5:30 p.m. for preparations for the Night Fountains Show, every Saturday from June 6th to September 19th, and on certain other dates (October 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2026).

 

 

During your stay at the Hotel Jardin Le Bréa, don't miss visiting the largest castle in the world, a marvel of architecture and engineering, and its sublime French-style gardens, which come alive each year during the summer season!

 

 

How to get to the Palace of Versailles from the Hotel Jardin Le Brea?

Palace of Versailles - Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles

- From the Hotel Jardin Le Brea, take the Transilien N line from Gare Montparnasse (10-minute walk), towards Gare de Rambouillet, get off at Gare de Versailles Chantiers station. The Palace is about a 15-minute walk from there.

Alternatively, take metro line 4 from Vavin station (1-minute walk), towards Porte de Clignancourt, get off at Saint-Michel station, then take the RER C towards Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche station. The Palace is about a 10-minute walk from there.

The total travel time from our hotel via either route is approximately 1 hour.

 

 

Practical Information

https://en.chateauversailles.fr/

https://en.chateauversailles.fr/news/shows/musical-fountains-show-and-musical-gardens

 

 

Photo credits

Miniature: Latona Basin © EPV / Thomas Garnier / Palace of Versailles

Banner: Orangerie Parterre © EPV / Thomas Garnier / Palace of Versailles