The Musical Gardens Show

As the seasons go by, to the rhythm of baroque music (Lully, Handel, Charpentier, Campra, Cavalli…), stroll through the remarkable French gardens of Château de Versailles !

At the turn of a flowerbed, in a grove exceptionally open to the public from 9am to 7pm*, you will come across a thousand statues, sometimes hidden masterpieces or topiaries (sculpted plants) hand carved by Château de Versailles’s gardeners.

Like musical climaxes to your walk with family or friends, the Water Theater Grove, the Mirror Pool and the Neptune Pool will offer you magnificent water jet and waterfall compositions using modern techniques throughout the day.

The Musical Gardens Show, the must-see visit to the Gardens of Château de Versailles !

For your information, the opening hours will be changed on the following dates :

*For your information, early closure at 5:30 pm on Tuesday October 28th, Wednesday October 29th, Thursday October 30th, and Friday October 31st.

The Colonnade Grove will be closed for safety works throughout April. However, it will still be visible through the gates.

Program and cast

The time indicated for the reservation (9am) corresponds to the opening of the ticket offices and the groves.

Your ticket is valid from 9am until the groves close. All exits are final.

Ticket valid for one admission (access : Courtyard of the Princes, Little Venice, Menagerie, Dragon or Neptune Gates). A second admission is possible through a different gate than the one used for the first entry.

Free admission : 

– Children up to and including 5 years old.

Please note :

1. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Tour on foot, no seats available.
3. No re-entry once you leave.
4. Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be returned, even in the event of bad weather.
5. The Musical Gardens take place regardless of weather conditions.

No duplicate will be issued, even in case of loss or theft.

Automatic fountains playing all day :

Neptune Pool from 10am to 6.45pm*: 5 min. every 15 min.

Mirror Pool from 10am to 7pm*: 8 min. every 10 min.

Water Theatre Fountain from 10am to 7pm

*For your information, early closure at 5:30 pm on Tuesday October 28th, Wednesday October 29th, Thursday October 30th, and Friday October 31st.