Versailles private mansion and adjacent buildings comprising two courtyards connected by a staircase. Built under Louis XV for the organization of court events.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
Guided tours of the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs
Led by the CMBV team, these tours invite you to discover this emblematic place in the history of France, and to understand its function and its place on the political, social, and artistic levels from the 18th century to the present day.
Free admission. Duration: 45 min per tour Visit times are set on the day according to the influx of visitors.
Discover the instruments, sets and costumes of the CMBV
Stroll through the rooms of the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, now the CMBV's rehearsal rooms, and enjoy the exceptional proximity to the period instruments, sets and opera costumes exhibited for the occasion!
NEW: Digital treasure hunt “The Butterfly Saga at Versailles”
Investigate the well-kept secrets of 22, avenue de Paris in Versailles: these buildings built under Louis XV are teeming with more than three centuries of history… By following this treasure hunt, you will discover many anecdotes!
Free entry. Duration: 45 minutes.