The Royal Opera

Cultural

Inaugurated in 1770 on the occasion of the wedding of the future Louis XVI to the young Marie-Antoinette, the Royal Opera quickly became one of the most beautiful rooms in Europe.

The baroque era was the quintessential age of total art, with performances playing a major role: dance, music, theatre, costumes and sets, all mixed together in the most dazzling of harmonies. Despite this enthusiasm for performance arts, the Court did not have a theatre in the château until the end of the reign of Louis XV: it was he who built and decorated the magnificent Royal Opera, designed to be a room of transformations, intended for use both for the Court's performances and its balls.

General information

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Openings

Every day throughout the year.
Closed on Monday.

Fares

Adult: 25 to 530 €.

Features

  • Coach parking
  • Concert
  • Shows

Contact details

The Royal Opera
Château de Versailles
78000 Versailles
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