Museums
The Coach Gallery
Opening day(s)
All year long 2025
Saturday, Sunday
12:30 to 17:30
Last entrance 4:45
Exceptionally closed : Thursday 25 December 2025
Destination
La Galerie des Carrosses
La Grande Ecurie du roi
1 Av. Rockefeller, 78000 Versailles
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.803274
Longitude : 2.128202
Contact
The Coach Gallery
La Grande Ecurie du roi
1 Av. Rockefeller, 78000 Versailles
78000
Versailles
Presentation
Behind the walls of the Palace of Versailles’ Great Stables lies one of the most impressive collections in Europe: the Gallery of Coaches, a true showcase of splendor dedicated to the ceremonial vehicles of France’s greatest historical moments.
Here, each carriage is far more than just a means of transport: it is a total work of art, born from the expertise of the greatest artists and craftsmen of its time. Sculpted, gilded, painted, and embroidered with exceptional precision, these masterpieces of wood and bronze evoke the magnificence of ceremonies of the Ancien Régime, the Empire, and the Restoration.
In a completely redesigned scenography covering nearly 1,000 m², the visit takes you to the heart of French dynastic history. Admire the sumptuous gala berlin from Napoleon I’s wedding, the coronation coach of Charles X, the imposing and solemn funeral coach of Louis XVIII, as well as the elegant carriages of Marie-Antoinette’s children, the fairy-tale sleds, and the sedan chairs of the 18th century.
But this collection is not only a feast for the eyes: it also bears witness to the technological innovations of the time in terms of traction, suspension, and comfort. From the first coupés to convertible carriages, these vehicles tell a story of ingenuity.
Imagine the procession: around forty richly decorated coaches, moving at a slow pace, framed by caparisoned horses, parading through the city to the cheers of the people. All at a speed of 3 km/h, accompanied by the rhythmic clatter of hooves and the shouts of an astonished crowd.
A free visit not to be missed
In a completely redesigned scenography covering nearly 1,000 m², the visit takes you to the heart of French dynastic history. Admire the sumptuous gala berlin from Napoleon I’s wedding, the coronation coach of Charles X, the imposing and solemn funeral coach of Louis XVIII, as well as the elegant carriages of Marie-Antoinette’s children, the fairy-tale sleds, and the sedan chairs of the 18th century.
But this collection is not only a feast for the eyes: it also bears witness to the technological innovations of the time in terms of traction, suspension, and comfort. From the first coupés to convertible carriages, these vehicles tell a story of ingenuity.
Imagine the procession: around forty richly decorated coaches, moving at a slow pace, framed by caparisoned horses, parading through the city to the cheers of the people. All at a speed of 3 km/h, accompanied by the rhythmic clatter of hooves and the shouts of an astonished crowd.
A free visit not to be missed
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Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ||
For a guided tour of the Coach Gallery:
1h30 visit
In the morning: € 1000 (specific opening with supervisory officer): request to be made via the address visiteprivee@crm.chateauversailles.fr
Afternoon: 450 € (space open to the public): request to be formulated via the online form
1h30 visit
In the morning: € 1000 (specific opening with supervisory officer): request to be made via the address visiteprivee@crm.chateauversailles.fr
Afternoon: 450 € (space open to the public): request to be formulated via the online form
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