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The Night Fountains Shows at Versailles Palace: A Magical and Unforgettable Evening

Discover the enchantment of the Night Fountains Shows in the heart of Versailles Palace, an iconic place steeped in history. Every Saturday evening, Louis XIV's Royal Garden transforms into a magnificent visual and sound spectacle, worthy of the Sun King's most lavish celebrations.

To the captivating rhythm of baroque music, let yourself be carried away through the sumptuous illuminated groves. Set designers enhance the gardens with surprising installations: dazzling aquatic effects at the Mirror Pool, futuristic laser displays in the Colonnade Grove, and the spectacular staging of the giant Enceladus. Your walking tour will also lead you through the Girandole and Dauphin Groves, offering a dreamlike and graceful experience. The evening culminates with a grand final fireworks display that ignites the sky, making this a truly unique experience.

Ideal for a romantic evening, a family outing, or a trip with friends, the Night Fountains Shows are an invitation to dream and discover an exceptional heritage in a new light. Book your tickets for a memorable evening just 30 minutes from Paris.

The Musical Fountains Shows at Versailles Palace: A Royal Immersion by Day

Discover the splendour of the Musical Fountains Shows in the magnificent gardens of Versailles Palace, designed 350 years ago by the talented André Le Nôtre under Louis XIV. Even today, these gardens are among the most beautiful in the world and offer a fairy-tale stroll to the rhythm of baroque music.

Your tickets grant you privileged access to groves and pools usually closed to the public, revealing hidden treasures. Wander past the unmissable Neptune, Apollo, or Mirror Pools, and let yourself be amazed by the synchronised water displays of the fountains. It's an invitation to discovery and escape, a true immersion in the history and art of French gardens, perfect for a family day out or a cultural walk.

Come and experience a moment of wonder and discovery just 30 minutes from Paris. The Musical Fountains Shows are an unmissable experience to appreciate the grandeur of French heritage.

Practical Information for the Night Fountains Shows

• Access: Walking tour within the Palace of Versailles Estate, no seating available.
• Price: Free for children aged 0 to 5 years old.
• Hours: Saturdays from 8:30 PM to 11:05 PM. Grand Perspective opens: 8:30 PM to 11:05 PM (fountains running from 8:30 PM to 10:45 PM). Groves open: 8:30 PM to 10:45 PM (fountains running from 8:35 PM to 10:40 PM). Final fireworks display: 10:50 PM to 11:05 PM.
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Practical Information for the Musical Fountains Shows

• Garden Access: Via the Princes' Courtyard, through the Main Courtyard of the Palace of Versailles.
• Price: Free for children aged 0 to 5 years old, holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles card, the 1-year Versailles card (solo or duo), and the Société des Amis de Versailles card.
• Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday from April 5 to October 26, 2025. Early closure at 5:30 PM on October 26 and on Saturday evenings of Night Fountains Shows from June 7 to September 13, as well as on exceptional dates of July 14, August 15, and September 20.
• Fountain Operating Hours: Continuous operation: Mirror Pool: 10 AM to 7 PM. Water Theatre Grove: 10 AM to 7 PM. Intermittent operation: Weekends and certain days (May 8 and 9, May 20, August 15): Neptune Pool from 10 AM to 5 PM then from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. Morning: The Grand Perspective and the groves and pools on the south side of the Gardens are in operation from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Afternoon: The Grand Perspective, all groves, and the Garden pools are in operation from 2 PM to 5 PM on weekends and certain days (May 8 and 9, May 20, August 15), with a final historical jet display at the Neptune Pool at 5:20 PM.