European Heritage Days – Royal Opera House, Versailles

During European Heritage Days, you will have the opportunity to visit the 'Opéra Royal of Versailles.

To mark European Heritage Days, step inside the Royal Opera House for a unique historical experience, featuring opera performances, costume exhibitions and exclusive events. Come and discover one of the world’s most beautiful architectural gems!

What’s on

Free self-guided tour: explore the Royal Opera House at the Palace of Versailles, from the parterre to the colonnade, not forgetting the King’s box and the theatre’s backstage areas.

Baroque instruments: take a close look at rare and unusual instruments from the period.

Recitals: listen to performances by graduates of the Royal Opera Academy.

Period dance: watch demonstrations of Baroque dance performed by the Royal Opera Ballet.

Exhibition: admire a selection of exceptional stage costumes from the Royal Opera’s major productions.