Major EVENTS 2017

MAJOr EVENTS 2017

PrESS contacts Hélène Dalifard, Aurélie Gevrey, Elsa Martin, Violaine Solari +33 (0)1 30 83 75 21 [email protected] presse.chateauversailles.fr COVEr: Detail of the astronomical clock by Claude Simeon Passemant, Louis Dauthiau and Jacques Caffieri. 1749-1753 © Château de Versailles, Christian Milet

2 The exhibitions: An invitation to travel p.5 Peter the Great, a Tsar in France. 1717 p.6 Contents Contemporary art in Versailles: "Winter Journey" p.7 Visitors to Versailles. 1682-1789 p.9

versailles Elsewhere p.11 Napoleon p.13 The Princes of Rambouillet. Family portraits p.14 Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport: courtyard side, garden side p.15

Versailles for everyone p.17 Creation of new educational workshops p.18 Mondays at Versailles p.19 Choreographing Versailles (2017-2018) p.20 Trips to Trianon p.21 Démos, sharing music p.22 château de versailles spectacles p.25 Current and forthcoming works p.31 Masterplan for Versailles p.32 Restoration of the Queen's house in the hamlet p.36 External restoration of the Royal Chapel p.39 Restoration of the Queen's Guard Room p.40 Restoration of the Queen's library p.41 Restoration of the Queen's Private Chambers p.42 Restoration of the Peace Room p.43

Support versailles p.45 Become a patron of the Palace of Versailles by giving €5 p.46 Current adoption campaigns p.47

versailles inspires p.49 Gien earthenware inspired by the Palace of Versailles p.50 Bernardaud takes inspiration from the world of Versailles p.51

Practical information p.53

3 4 part 1 TO TrAVEL TO AN invitation exHIBITIONS: THE 5 PETEr THE GrEAT, part 1 A tsar In france. 1717 30 May - 24 September 2017, Grand Trianon

The exhibition called "Peter the Great, a Tsar in France. to adapt certain models for his own empire. During the 1717" will be on display in the Grand Trianon from 30 two months that Peter the Great spent in Regency Paris, May to 24 September 2017. It is dedicated to Tsar Peter his visits and discussions with French people provided the Great's trip in and around Paris in May and June him with food for thought and had an influence on the 1717, and will commemorate the 300th anniversary works he started in 1703 in Saint Petersburg and the of this diplomatic visit. The fruit of exceptional surrounding area. collaboration between the Palace of Versailles and the Hermitage Museum, the exhibition will present over 150 works including paintings, sculptures, decorative artworks and tapestries, as well as plans, medallions, scientific instruments, books and manuscripts, two thirds of which belong to the collections of the prestigious museum in Saint Petersburg.

A member of the house of Romanov and son of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich (1645-1676) and Nataliya Naryshkina (1651 - 1694), Peter Ist(1672-1725) embarked on a second journey to the West 20 years after the "Grand Embassy" which took him to Europe for the first time in 1697-1698. He arrived in France on 21 April 1717 and remained until 21 June. He stayed at Versailles twice and was accommodated in the Grand Trianon, from 24 to 26 May and from 3 to 11 June 1717.

The exhibition visit will lead visitors step by step through the trip which, although official, nonetheless allowed a certain amount of freedom since Peter Ist, being little accustomed to French Etiquette and with his imposing figure and unpredictability, departed from protocol on multiple occasions. His encounter with Louis XV particularly shocked onlookers when, flouting the ceremonial custom of the court, he spontaneously took the young king, aged 7, in his arms. A number of memorialists, including Saint-Simon, the Marquis Jean-Marc Nattier. de Dangeau and Jean Buvat, left precious testimonies Portrait of Peter I, Tsar of Russia. 1717. Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg allowing us to retrace the journey. © Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, 2017

Although there were political and economic aims to the stay, such as a project for an alliance with France against Sweden and the signature of a trade agreement, the reforming Tsar and founder of modern Russia most particularly wanted to see the finest of France in order

CUrATOrS Gwenola Firmin, Curator in charge of 18th-century paintings at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon Thierry Sarmant,Head Curator, Head of the Historical Centre for Archives, Defence Historical Department George Vilinbakhov, Vice-Director of the State Hermitage Musuem in Saint Petersburg

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Bonaparte to the fallen Emperor.

The exhibition will also throw the spotlight on the Emperor's close circle (family, important officers, the imperial Court) and the Parisian and international societies of the time (artists, scholars, foreign sovereigns etc.) It will show how, from very early on, Napoleon wanted to write his own legend for posterity by commissioning multiple paintings commemorating key moments in his life. Paintings, sculptures and furniture will reveal the wealth and quality of artistic production at the time and will lead visitors in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose unique destiny forever marked the history of France and Europe.

A PArTNErSHIP BETWEEN THE PALACE OF Versailles AND THE ArrAS musée des Beaux-arts This exhibition is part of a partnership project between three major institutions: the Conseil Régional, the town of Arras and the Palace of Versailles. The large-scale partnership was established in 2011, allowing collections from Versailles to be displayed in Arras in major Antoine-Jean Gros. event-exhibitions held alongside educational Bonaparte at the Pont d’Arcole, 17 November 1796 © RMN-GP (Château de Versailles) and cultural work in order to allow as many people as possible to discover the history and heritage of the Palace of Versailles. Following the success of the "Roulez-Carrosses" exhibition in Mars 2012 and "Versailles in 100 masterpieces" in September 2014, the partnership between the Hauts-de-France Conseil Régional, the town of Arras and the Palace of Versailles is continuing with a new exhibition dedicated to Napoleon.

The exhibition will present a large selection of the Napoleonic collection from the palaces of Versailles and Trianon, which is the world's largest on the subject. Visitors will be able to discover the history of Napoleon in chronological order, from General

CUrATOrS Frédéric Lacaille Curator in charge of 19th-century paintings at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon versaillesarras.com

13 THE princes part 2 OF rambouillet. FAMILY Portraits Autumn 2017, Château of Rambouillet Exhibition in partnership with the French Centre of National Monuments and Madame de Montespan who bought the marquisate of Rambouillet from Fleuriau d’Armenonville in 1706, and then by his son, the Duke of Penthièvre, who was obliged to part with the estate in 1783 upon command by Louis XVI. The exhibition will feature famous works such as the portrait of the Count of Toulouse as a Sleeping Putto by Mignard, or the famous "Cup of Hot Chocolate" by Charpentier, alongside lesser-known but just as evocative portraits like that of the Princess of Lamballe by Ducreux or the Duke of Valois in the Cradle by Lépicié, the latter being displayed for the first time since its recent purchase by the Palace of Versailles.

THE partnErSHIP BETWEEN THE PALACE OF Versailles AND THE FrENCH centre OF NATIONAL monuments The partnership between the French Centre of National Monuments (CMN) and the Palace of Versailles, established in 2013, institutes

Jean-Baptiste Charpentier, Le Vieux dialogue between collections and important The Duke of Penthièvre and his daughter national heritage locations that are too often 1768 © Château de Versailles / Gérard Blot little-known of. These temporary exhibitions allow the two institutions to pool their ressources to provide as many people as possible Following the success of exhibitions jointly organised with the opportunity to discover or rediscover since 2014 by the Palace of Versailles and the French a few pages of French history in the prestigious Centre for National Monuments, the two institutions setting of national monuments. are continuing their partnership in 2017 with a new exhibition of works dedicated to the Bourbon-Penthièvre family, called "The Princes of Rambouillet. Family portraits". The exhibition will be held in the Château of Rambouillet, which will be reopening in September 2017 after more than a year of works.

Ten or so portraits from the collections of the Palace of Versailles will cast a spotlight on the Bourbon-Toulouse- Penthièvre family, who owned Rambouillet for almost all of the 18th century. The château was embellished and the estate largely extended over two generations, first by the Count of Toulouse, the legitimated son of Louis XIV

PrESS Contacts French Centre of Historic Monuments Camille Boneu and Anne Lambert de Cursay + 33 (0)1 44 61 21 86 [email protected]

14 courTYArD SIDE - part 2 GArDEN SIDE Until 1st July 2019, Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport

universal heritage. The gardens, sculptures and groves harmonise with the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XIV and Napoleon.

"THE PALACE OF Versailles rECEIVES EVErYONE, AND EVErYONE PASSES THrOUGH THE AIrPOrT TErMINALS. WE'rE OFFErING THEM AN INITIAL VISIT. " Catherine Pégard, President of the Public Institution of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles.

View of the exhibition © A. Gaulupeau-Groupe ADP

Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is playing host to a photography exhibition designed with the Palace of ABOUT ADP GrOUP'S CULTUrAL POLICY Versailles and on display until 1st July 2019. Over the past few years ADP Group has been committed to a cultural approach that The access to Satellite 3 in Terminal 1 of Paris-Charles has gradually been deployed across Parisian de Gaulle is playing host to the Palace of Versailles airports, which constitute spectacular settings through an exhibition of 38 photographs titled and unique places of attractiveness and "Courtyard side – Garden side". This photographic conviviality. The approach is structured around immersion reveals iconic locations in the palace and two key themes: the promotion of French gardens to travellers. heritage and support for creation, allowing an openness to different forms of art that bring The exhibition, which covers the length of the access together culture, skills and expertise, excellence tunnel to Satellite 3, invites viewers to admire the and gestures of welcome. architecture, sculptures and decoration in this gem of

" Versailles is one of the icons of France, and the exhibition on display in the heart of Terminal 1 provides an attractive glimpse of its wealth and the diversity of its collections. the relationship between Versailles and the airport was a natural development in that they are both locations that welcome millions of tourists every year from all over the world and who spread our country's reputation abroad" Augustin de Romanet, Chief Executive of ADP Group

PrESS contacts ADP Group Élise Hermant + 33 (0)1 43 35 70 70

15 16 Versailles part 3 FOr everyone selected PrOJECTS

17 CrEATION OF NEW part 3 EDUCATIONAL WOrKSHOPS

The colours, shapes, materials and ergonomic design of the furniture and objects will create a space adapted to everyone. Participants will also be able to use digital resources to carry out activities (computers, Wi-Fi, etc.) and a materials library containing samples of materials used by artistic craftsmen (tortoiseshell used by cabinet- makers for marquetry, different colours and types of marble, pieces of gilded wood etc.)

The spaces will be fully adjustable since their layout can be changed according to the activity, users and number

Model of the new spaces of people to be accommodated (one large space or several ©Agence Fleur Delesalle & Agence Beau_Bour smaller ones, possibility for tables, chairs, cushions etc.) They will also include all the necessary facilities for A series of new spaces dedicated to educational activities welcoming members of the public, such as a cloakroom, are currently being created in the Palace of Versailles snack area, relaxation space and toilets. thanks to the patronage of Fondation Bettencourt Schueller. The workshops, covering 270 m2 in the South A NEW PrOGrAMME FOr Wing, will have adjustable layouts and will allow as EDUCATIONAL WOrKSHOPS many as 30,000 people to be welcomed each year (three times more than today). The creation of these new spaces will allow the Palace of Versailles to develop its offering of educational activities By creating these new spaces, the Palace of Versailles for all audiences in an ambitious way, with a strong is strengthening its cultural offering and giving access desire to strengthen knowledge of artistic professions to its collections to as many people as possible through and promote, support and transmit the related skills. specialised mediation. Each group (families, school groups, disabled groups or parties of people far from Every visit to the former royal estate provides an museums) will benefit from special support according to opportunity to admire the expertise of the artistic their needs. craftsmen who made Versailles and who continue to do so today. The public Institution works daily in this sense NEW SPACES IN THE SOUTH WING by proposing a number of themed guided tours which showcase their work or by organising exceptional events The workshops will be composed of 5 rooms able to on days dedicated to artistic professions or heritage. accommodate 140 people at once, with three rooms Thanks to these new spaces and through hands-on dedicated to visual arts, practical work and digital learning, meetings and conferences or digital culture activities, a room for corporal expression (dance, theatre, tools (social networks, 3D technology etc.), the public music) and a training room. will be able to draw closer to those who work to preserve heritage, as well as learning more about their patrimony and discover their ability for innovation.

PrESS COntacts Fondation Bettencourt Schueller Anne Samson - Communications WITH THE PATrONAGE OF: Léopoldine Turbat +33 (0)1 40 36 84 35 [email protected] [email protected] fondationbs.org

18 MONDAYs AT Versailles part 3 Mondays for school and extra-curricular groups, as well as groups of disabled visitors or people far from museums

In accordance with the decree by the President of the Republic and the Ministry of Culture and Communication, the Palace of Versailles now opens its doors on Mondays for school and extra-curricular groups, as well as groups of disabled visitors or people far from museums. They will receive a special welcome on Mondays, when the Palace is usually closed.

This initiative comes under the Public Institution's mission for artistic and cultural education and demonstrates its desire to take part in building strong visit (subjects for reflection, timelines, key historic dates social links around historic and cultural references and events, location of works to comment on, reference shared by all. lists etc.)

This special opening allows Versailles to be seen under VISIT ExAmples FOr a different light. Visitors will principally be able to "MONDAYs AT Versailles " discover little-known spaces that are usually less-visited or closed to the general public (North Attic, Empire – Images of a century (1814-1914): visit of the rooms Rooms etc.). The proposed visit routes will allow people in the North Attic just below the Palace roof containing to discover the diversity of the Palace, its collections part of the collections from the Museum of the History and the estate while exploring the legend over time. The of France, created by Louis-Philippe from 1833. The visits will also allow the rediscovery of masterpieces paintings in these spaces, opened specially, evoke belonging to collective memory and which few people important events of the 19th century, the progression know are conserved in Versailles, such as famous towards the Republic and key political, literary and portraits of Victor Hugo, Baudelaire or the Imperial artistic figures. family by Winterhalter. – The Napoleonic saga: a visit of the Empire rooms on the ground floor of the South Wing of the Palace, The visits cover a variety of themes adapted to different entirely dedicated to the ascension of Napoleon teaching programmes from primary to secondary Bonaparte. This visit will bring to life key moments of school and designed to arouse curiosity. For school and the Consulat and the French First Empire. extra-curricular groups they are led by the teachers – Being a daughter of the king in the 18th century: a or group leaders themselves, while groups of disabled visit of the apartments belonging to Mesdames, Louis visitors or people far from museums will be guided XV's daughters, which will reveal the everyday life of by a mediator from the Palace during a sensory visit. princesses in the French Court. Specific education booklets will be sent to group leaders – Gardens and Groves: a visit to better understand Le (teachers, mediators, volunteers) to help them plan their Nôtre's work in Versailles and comprehend the designs and symbols through a series of viewpoints in the park.

Information Education Department: +33 (0)1 30 83 78 00 / [email protected] Specific Visitors Department: +33 (0)1 30 83 75 05 / [email protected] Educational booklets Downloadable at: http://ressources.chateauversailles.fr/ Prices Visit without mediation: free Guided tour / events with a mediator: €75 (school groups), €25 (other specific groups)

19 "Choreographing part 3 Versailles" (2017-2018) A project by the Palace of Versailles and the town of Les Mureaux for people far from museums

The Palace of Versailles and the town of Les Mureaux, THE projeCt who have already been partners for a number of years, have launched "Choreographing Versailles", a new The project will be held in two phases, the first in and bespoke project in the framework of twinning 2017 and the second in 2018. Each phase will involve schemes between major cultural public institutions approximately 20 groups of 15 people, i.e. just under and Priority Security Areas (ZSP), initiated by Prefect 300 participants each year. Although school groups, of the Île-de-France region and Prefect of Paris, and people far from museums or those unable to access them supported by Audrey Azoulay, Minister for Culture and constitute the majority of participants, residents from all Communication. over the country are invited to take part in the project.

In 2017 and 2018 nearly 600 inhabitants from priority The two phases will be rolled out on the same overall neighbourhoods will discover and understand the world theme of common points between Baroque dance and of the Palace and its gardens through dance. They will traditional dances from across the world, as well as their take part in commented visits and dance workshops to symbols, social characteristics and influence on dance create their own show which will be performed in the today. Nevertheless, each phase will focus on a different Palace. subject, with garden choreography in 2017 and ballet in the Court in 2018. This approach through dance, which The project is being carried out with Choreograph was ever-present in the French Court, will provide a Hervé Sika, the artists from his company, MOOD/ concrete and more accessible understanding of the Palace RV6K, and the cultural teams of the Palace of Versailles of Versailles. in close collaboration with the towns of Les Mureaux and Ecquevilly, the Urban Community of Greater Paris The two phases will be organised as follows: dance Seine & Oise (CUGPSO), the Academy of Versailles and workshops will be led by the MOOD/RV6K company the local associative network. It responds to one of the in Les Mureaux, while Discovery days will be organised principle missions of the Public Institution of the Palace at the same time at Versailles. Each year will end with a of Versailles, which is to make culture accessible to as dance show combining Baroque dance and dances from many people as possible and in particular to those who around the world. In the spring of 2017 the visitors will are far from museums. discover the gardens of Versailles through a dance-based visit, while in 2018 the participants' artistic creation will take inspiration from ballets from the French Court in the 17th century.

IN partnErSHIP WITH:

20 "trips to trianon" part 3 Workshops and an exhibition organised with the Le Bel Air medico-educational institute

The young people were later invited to workshops organised by professional plastic artists in the Le Bel Air institute, during which they each made two plastic arts works based on their photos taken during their day at Trianon.

Reproduction

In February, a panel of judges will chose 50-60 works from among the participants' creations (around 100 works). The works will be reproduced on a larger scale and displayed for a month in June 2017 during a unique exhibition in the Trianon estate.

In 2016-2017, the Palace of Versailles wanted to reaffirm An exhibition catalogue will be created to provide its commitment to the right to art for all with Le Bel Air, everyone with a souvenir of the experience. the Yvelines medico-educational institute, by developing a project of actions for cultural and artistic education for young people with intellectual disabilities and behavioural and/or personality disorders.

50 young people aged between 14 and 18 are taking part in the project, which proposes visits to the Trianon estate on the theme of "Parties and Entertainment in the Court" and plastic arts workshops.

A cultural and artistic project in two phases

Discovery and creation

In early October 2016 the participants enjoyed an introduction to photography by one of the Palace photographers in Marie-Antoinette's Estate. A few days later they took part in a day in which they discovered entertainment in the Court of Versailles in the 18th century in the Trianon estate. The different forms of entertainment were presented in the form of theatre sketches. It also provided the participants with an opportunity to use what they learned during the photography workshop to create a photographic report of the location and performances.

with the patronage of:

21 Démos, part 3 sharing music An orchestra for young people in Yvelines in partnership with the Philharmonie de Paris

In 2016-2017 the Palace of Versailles is participating First initiated in 2010, Démos is a musical in the creation of the Yvelines Démos orchestra, a new education project which is part of the local actor of cultural democratisation. Approximately Philharmonie de Paris's mission for cultural 90 children from Marcq, Chanteloup-les-Vignes, La democratisation. It is aimed at children aged 7 Verrière, Plaisir, Trappes, Mantes-la-Ville, and Carrières- to 12 years in working-class districts in cities, sous-Poissy will be taking part in the project for a period or living in rural areas with a large number of of 3 years. social problems. It provides participants with the opportunity to play classical music in an The Palace hosted the orchestra's session at the start of orchestra for a period of three years. The 7 the academic year in October 2016, during which the groups of 15 children who make up the orchestra young people met Conductor Alexandre Piquion and practice separately for four hours a week and the musicians with him. They discovered how a large come together in tutti twice a term. Each group musical ensemble worked and the different instruments performs at least once a year in a local concert that make it up. They also took part in an introduction hall that receives new audiences and gives music to Baroque dance by the Divertimenty company, as well the important role in social linking it deserves. as vocal workshops, an encounter with Jean-Baptiste Robin, one of the organ-players for the Royal Chapel Following the initiative's success, Démos has of Versailles, and wrote an anthem for each of their been developed on a national level with support groups. from national and local partner institutions and multiple patrons. The children's individual Throughout the 2016-2017 academic year and in parallel progress, the large proportion of participants with the work by each group in their own town and who joined music schools after three years at the Philharmonie de Paris, the Palace of Versailles taking part in the project, the closer relationship will provide the children and project leaders with between their families and cultural institutions the opportunity to explore the collections during which they previously considered too far away, guided tours in order to learn more about the cultural the systematic construction of a system of environment of their discipline. Four themes will be cooperation between music teachers, social work proposed: Louis XIV in Versailles; the exhibition called professionals, local cultural actors etc. have all Parties and Entertainment in the Court; scenery effects made Démos a tool to help reflection on the in the Queen's Theatre in Trianon; and gardens and development of musical education in France. groves. Concerts will also be organised every year at the Palace of Versailles. By the end of 2017, 30 Démos orchestras will have been set up across France, involving 3,000 children.

Press COntact Philharmonie de Paris Gaëlle Kervella 01 44 84 89 69 [email protected]

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25 programmation

partie 4 2017

Récital with piano Cécilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano 12 June, 8pm, Royal Opera House

The Queen's Opera: le devin du village Marie-Antoinette meets Jean-Jacques Rousseau

gala evening gala Intermezzo in 1 act. Performed on 19 September 1780 at the Petit Theatre de la Reine, with Marie-Antoinette singing the role of Colette. Les Nouveaux Caractères Conductor : Sébastien d’Hérin 1st and 2 July, 8pm, Petit Théâtre de la Reine du Petit Trianon

Royal festivals in the Marble courtyard Marc-Antoine Charpentier Les Arts Florissants Ensemble Marguerite Louise Conductor : Gaétan Jarry 9 July, 7.30pm, Marble courtyard

Médée Marc-Antoine Charpentier Stage direction : Marshall Pynkoski opéras Choreography : Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Conductor : David Fallis 19 May, 8pm, 20 May, 7pm, 21 May, 3pm, Royal Opera House

Alcione Marin Marais Chœur et Orchestre du Concert des Nations Conductor : Jordi Savall 8 June, 8pm, 10 June, 7pm, 11 June, 3pm, Royal Opera House

Arsilda, Regina Di Ponto Antonio Vivaldi Chœur Collegium Vocale 1704 Orchestre Collegium 1704 Conductor : Václav Luks 23 June, 8pm, 25 June, 3pm, Royal Opera House

Così fan tutte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Les Musiciens du Louvre Conductor : Marc Minkowski Stage direction : Ivan Alexandre 8 and 9 November, 8pm, 11 November, 7pm, 12 November, 3pm, Royal Opera House

Le Ballet Royal de la Nuit Ensemble Correspondances Conductor : Sébastien Daucé Stage direction and choreography : Francesca Lattuada 24 November, 8pm, 25 November, 7pm, 26 November, 3pm, Royal Opera House

Erismena Francesco Cavalli Cappella Mediterranea Conductor : Leonardo Garcia Alarcón Stage direction : Jean Bellorini 2 December, 7pm, 3 December, 3pm, Royal Opera House

press contacts Opus 64 Valérie Samuel and Christophe Hellouin 52 rue de l’Arbre Sec 75001 Paris See the full programme at: + 33 (0)1 40 26 77 94 [email protected] chateauversailles-spectacles.fr

26 concerts/recitals concert version 19 December, 7.30pm, Royal Opera House Conductor :Jean-Christophe Spinosi Orchestre Symphonique deCastilla yLeon (Valladolid) Ensemble Matheus Bizet Georges Carmen 10 December, 3pm, Royal Opera House Rousset Christophe : Conductor Les Talents Lyriques Choeur deChambre deNamur Jean-Baptiste Lully Alceste 19 November, 3pm, Royal Opera House Conductor :Maxime Emelyanychev Il Pomo d’Oro Haendel Friedrich Georg Serse 16 November, 8pm, Royal Opera House Conductor :Sébastien d’Hérin Les Nouveaux Caractères André Campra L’Europe Galante 30 September, 7pm, Royal Opera House Lionel Meunier : Conductor Marc-Antoine Charpentier La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers 16 June, 8pm, Royal Chapel Conductor :Jean-Christophe Spinosi Ensemble Matheus Antonio Vivaldi Stabat Mater &Nisi Dominus 10 June, 8pm, 11June, 6pm, Royal Chapel Pichon Raphaël : Conductor Pygmalion MonteverdiClaudio Vespro Beata Della Vergine 30 and 31May, 8pm, Royal Chapel Vincent : Conductor Dumestre Le Poème Harmonique Lalande de Michel-Richard Majesté 20 May, 3pm, Royal Chapel Conductor :David Fallis Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Where sacred music and dancing mingle Purcell Henry Harmonia Sacra 27 Requiem & Messe du Couronnement Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ensemble Matheus Conductor : Jean-Christophe Spinosi 18 June, 6pm and 8 pm, Royal Chapel

Songline Marc Mauillon 18 June, 6.30pm, 8 July, 7.30pm, undisclosed location concerts/recitals Suites pour Orchestre Johann Sebastian Bach The King’s Consort Conductor : Robert King 27 June, 8pm, Royal Opera House

Grands Motets Michel-Richard de Lalande Les Pages et les Chantres du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles Collegium Marianum Conductor : Olivier Schneebeli 7 July, 8pm, Royal Chapel

Vespro delle Beata Vergine Claudio Monterverdi Monterverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists Conductor : Sir John Eliot Gardiner 8 October, 6pm, Royal Chapel

Un Opéra Imaginaire Le Concert Spirituel Conductor : Hervé Niquet 18 October, 8pm, Royal Opera House

Le Voyage d’Hiver Franz Schubert 22 October, 5pm, Royal Opera House

Duos Héroïques Claudio Monteverdi Anima Eterna Brugge Conductor : Jos Van Immerseel 10 November, 8.30pm, Hercule Salon

Gala Romantique Sabine Devieilhe Les Siècles Conductor : François-Xavier Roth 17 November, 8pm, Royal Opera House

Les Quatre Saisons Antonio Vivaldi Ensemble Matheus Conductor : Jean-Christophe Spinosi 18 November, 6.30 and 9pm, Royal Opera House

Pro Capella Regis Motets for the Chapels of Louis XIV and Charles II of England Les Pages et les Chantres du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles Ensemble La Rêveuse Conductor : Olivier Schneebeli 18 November, 8pm, Royal Chapel

Récital Haendel Philippe Jaroussky Ensemble Artaserse 28 November, 8pm, Royal Opera House

Concertos Brandebourgeois Jean-Sébastien Bach Le Caravansérail Conductor : Bertrand Cuiller 20 December, 8.30pm, Hercule Salon

28 Chrismette Michael Praetorius Gabrieli Consort and Players Conductor : Paul McCreesh 9 December, 7pm and 9pm, Royal Chapel

La Sainte et la Reine Henry Purcell Le Concert Spirituel Conductor : Hervé Niquet 16 December, 8pm, Royal Chapel

Selva Morale e Spirituale Claudio Monterverdi Les Arts Florissants christmas at the royal chapel Conductor : William Christie 17 December, 5.30pm, Royal Chapel

Le Messie Georg Friedrich Haendel La Capella Reial de Catalunya Le Concert des Nations Conductor : Jordi Savall 18 December, 8pm, 19 December, 8.30, Royal Chapel

Pastorale de Noël Marc-Antoine Charpentier Ensemble Correspondances Conductor : Sébastien Daucé 22 December, 8pm, Royal Chapel

Cendrillon Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo Choreography : Jean-Christophe Maillot

ballets 11 and 12 May, 8pm, Royal Opera House

Soirées de Gala Ballet Preljocaj 15 December, 8pm, 16 December, 7pm, 17 December, 3pm, Royal Opera

La Belle et la Bête Malandain Ballet Biarritz Evenings for the 20th anniversary of Malandain Ballet Biarritz 21 December, 8pm, 22 December, 9pm, 23 December, 4pm and 8pm, Royal Opera

29 The foutains shows costumes orangerie nights new 30 6.20pm, 6.40pm and 7.20pm, State Appartments, Hall of Mirror and of Gallery Battles 9, 16,and 23December pathThe theKingof From 8.30pm to 11.05pm Saturdays from 17June to 16September The Foutains Night Show 40 minute shows at 6.30pm, 6.50pm, 7.10pm, 7.30pm, 7.50pm Saturdays from 17June to 16September SerenadeThe Royal inthe of MirrorsHall From 9am to 7pm Every Friday from 31March to 27October (except 14July) Tuesdaythen every from 4July to 31October Every Tuesday from 4April to 16May The gardens Musical From 9am to 7pm as well ascertain national holidays (25May, 14July and 15August) Friday 14April and Tuesday every from 23May to 27June, Every Saturday and Sunday from 1st April to 29October Musical foutains show 24 June from 11.30to dawn Choreography :Hakim Ghorab The Grand Ball ChâteauMasked at de Versailles 29 May from 7.30pm to 12pm Fêtes dress Galantes eveningintheHall -afancy of Mirrors 6, 7,12,14July, 10pm, Gardens of the Orangerie With the voice of Stéphane Bern Pyrotechnics :Groupe F XIV,Louis theFire King 30 June, 9pm, Gardens of the Orangerie Pyrotechnics :Groupe F Conductor :Hervé Niquet Le Concert spirituel Music for theRoyal Fireworks 31 32 current and part 5 forthcoming works

33 masterplan for part 5 versailles 2003-2020

renovation of networks, making the site An extensive fire safety programme and a program for safe and secure and air handling in the the security of the estate has proved necessary, with southern part of the central building. full respect for the site. This will be accompanied by a program for improving conservation conditions of the Until April 2018 decoration and collections through the implementation Following on from essential works in phase 1 of of a partial air handling system. the blueprint, this operation began the 2nd phase of the blueprint for the renovation of the Palace of Versailles, signed in 2003 by the Ministry for Culture The scheduled works are: and Communication. It involves renovation of all the – integral improvement of the safety of spaces networks, making the site safe and improving security (generalisation of fire detection, improving the safety in the State Apartments in the southern section of the of public fire escapes, installation of safety lighting and central building of the Palace of Versailles, including: signage, improvement of vertical and horizontal firestops the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine on the and in particulary in the attics, smoke evacuation in the ground floor, the Queen's State Apartments in the 1st stairways, updating safety alarm systems, RIA and dry floor, the Queen's Private Apartments and Cabinets, risers, fire hydrants ...) ; Madame de Maintenon's apartment, the Coronation – renovation of the whole heating network and bringing Chamber, the Pope Room and the Chimay attic in the it in line with standards with a view to improving safety Museum of the History of France. conditions and energy consumption, and integrating constraints for air treatment in certain spaces (temperature and/or humidity, air treatment); – improving the security of spaces (controlling access, anti-intruder systems, video surveillance, UGIS, close-up detection systems for artworks); – complete renovation of the high and low voltage networks; – renovation and improvement of the lighting system (historical lighting, lighting for decoration, lighting for the artworks); – creation of necessary technical infrastructures (gutters and horizontal drain pipes in the building/vertical columns, underground technical premises).

This operation does not include restoration of the State Apartments. Nevertheless, several restoration work will be carried out from time to time by the Public Institution, benefiting from the closure to the public of these spaces.

View of the facade of the southern central building © Château de Versailles, Christian Milet

Chief Contracting Authority French Operator for Heritage and Cultural Building Projects (Oppic) Project Manager Frédéric Didier, Head Architect for Historic Monuments, with Khephren Ingéniérie, Technical Design Office for structures. Alternet, Technical Design Office for fluids.

34 renovation of the Water tower site and The Palace of Versailles blueprint creation of a cooling system The "Grand Versailles" blueprint is a development and works project launched in Until October 2018 2003. Spread out over 17 years and costing This operation comes under phase 2 of the blueprint and €500 million, it is the biggest works operation consists in the creation of a cooling system in connection the former royal estate has seen since Louis- with the renovation of the Palace of Versailles Water Philippe. Three priorities have been defined: Tower building. The launch of these works will allow restoration of the historic monument and supply of the necessary cooling for the air handling its decoration, improving the safety of the system in the State Apartments in Summer. whole site by improving the safety systems for visitors and buildings through the renovation of technical fittings and better protecting The project on the water tower site mainly consists in: the Palace against the threat of intrusion and – installation of air-cooling towers in the old reservoir in vandalism, and improving the reception of the upper terrace visitors with a broader and easier to read visitor – restoration of the building's facades and its original experience. attic interior renovation of the building (architecture reserves and workshops). The 1st phase of the blueprint included : – provisional improvement of the safety and security of the Palace. – improvement of safety in the Royal Opera House and roll-out of its services once again for public use. – creation of the reception for individual visitors in the Dufour Pavilion and the Old Wing. – restoration of the Grand Commun (1st and 2nd phases). – creation of the energy hub in the Grand Commun. – restructuring the Gabriel Pavilion for the reception of groups and opening of the safety and security command post.

The 2nd phase of the blueprint, launched at the end of 2010, includes: – renovation of the networks, improvement of safety and security and air handling treatment in the part of the central building of the Palace. – renovation of the Water Tower building and View on the water tower © Oppic creation of a cooling system. – renovation of the networks, improvement of safety and security and air handling treatment in the part of the central building of the Palace.

35 restoration part 5 of the queen's house in the hamlet Until 2018

The Queen's House © Toucanwings

The Queen's Hamlet was built for Marie-Antoinette Restoration of the interior decoration and refurnishing between 1783 and 1787, based on an idea by the painter of the principal rooms in the Queen's House is one of Hubert Robert. It was then constructed and decorated by the key elements of this operation. The rooms will be Architect Richard Mique. It originally consisted of 12 or returned to their layout as designed by Empress Marie- so houses with a picturesque and country-style exterior Louise. A large number of items of furniture from this that contrasted with the refined interior decoration. era have been preserved. Visitors will be struck by the Four houses were reserved for the Queen and her strong contrast between the country-style exterior with guests: the Queen's House, the Boudoir, the Mill and the its "run-down" decoration in the style of the time, and an Estate Dairy. The others served as peasants or servants interior design of the greatest refinement. accommodation. The Warming Room will be restored at the same time. Essential restoration This location once housed a large kitchen and a series of small service rooms (pantry, silverware, sideboard, Restoration work had become urgent due to the washing place). It was used for the preparation of meals dilapidated condition of the interior and exterior layouts, served in the Dining Room of the Queen's House, to which until now could not be opened to the public. which it was attached.

The current restoration schedule includes cleaning and The Gardens to be restored to their full restoration of the framework, facing and stonework original layout structures. Structural engineering will allow guided tours; the floors, joinery and painting will be restored Restoration of the gardens and the area leading to these according to the descriptions in the 18th-century work buildings will put the finishing touches to the operation logbooks, or according to the arrangements made in the by returning the landscape design of the Hamlet to how early 19th century by Empress Marie-Louise, the wife of it was at the end of the 18th century. Napoleon I who lived here.

Contracting authority Heritage and Gardens Directorate of the Palace of Versailles Project Manager Thanks to the patronage of: Jacques Moulin, Head Architect for Historic Monuments

36 37 38 External part 5 restoration of the royal Chapel Spring 2017 - late 2019

conservation of heritage since 2012. These restoration projects, which require professions of excellence, are also an opportunity to transmit techniques and skills and support the training of apprentices and a new generation of artistic craftsmen.

"When we were able to restore Leto's Fountain thanks to Fondation Philanthropia, there was a certain feeling of regret with regards the © Château de Versailles, Thomas Garnier royal Chapel, which was also in need of essential work. By supporting us in this After the restoration of Leto's Fountain and Trianon- new project, Fondation Philanthropia sous-Bois, Fondation Philanthropia is once again is enabling us to give the last great supporting the Public Institution of the Palace, Museum architectural construction by Louis and National Estate of Versailles for another large-scale XIV the protection that its unique works project: the restoration of the Royal Chapel. decoration deserves ." Catherine Pégard, president of the Public Institution of the Palace, Museum and Completed in 1710 by Robert De Cotte, after work was National Estate of Versailles. started by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687, the Royal Chapel of Versailles is without doubt the most refined part of the Palace and is the product of numerous of "The partnership between the Palace work and modifications. The nobility of its architecture of Versailles and Fondation Philanthropia and exceptional quality of its decoration make the has allowed the restoration of Leto's building one of the greatest masterpieces of sacred art. Fountain and the Grand Trianon. These As the last major works project carried out in Versailles were exemplary projects in their execution under Louis XIV, the Chapel is considered the monarch's and result. Their success has encouraged spiritual legacy. us to take on a new challenge by nabling the restoration of the royal Chapel. As The last large-scale restoration works on the building in the past, we will remain faithful to th th our values regarding impact: allowing date from the 19 and 20 centuries. Today, the roof apprentices to learn how to master the and exterior sculpted decoration are in poor condition, artistic professions that Versailles needs requiring urgent restoration of the facing and roof. The and attracting other patrons for co- work will include the framework, tiles, lead and gilded financing or providing skills." decoration, dressed-stone facades, statues and stained glass. Denis Pittet, president of Foundation Philanthropia

Fondation Philanthropia has supported the Palace of Versailles in conducting urgent works for the

Contracting Authority Heritage and Gardens Directorate of the Palace of Versailles Project Manager Thanks to the patronage of: Frédéric Didier, Head Architect for Historic Monuments

39 restoration part 5 of the Queen's Guard room Until summer 2017

Situated between the Queen's Staircase and the Royal Table Antechamber, the Queen's Guard Room served as a vestibule in which the officers in charge of the Queen's protection were posted.

The Queen's Guard Room is the only room in the Queen's State Appartments that is yet to undergo essential renovation work on its painted and architectural decoration, which is the reason for its damaged and dilapidated condition.

The paintings on the ceiling are by Noël Coypel. They were originally commissioned for the Jupiter room, which later became the War Room in 1678. The central painting depicts Jupiter accompanied by Justice, Piety and genies symbolising the planet and its four moons. The paintings in the arch evoke Royal Justice through examples from Antiquity, and the spandrels contain other allegories of Justice and Piety.

The works, which began in early May 2015, aim to restore the magnificent polychrome marble panelling to its former glory, it being one of the largest ceremonial decorative installations dating from Louis XIV and still preserved in the Palace. They will also restore harmony and readability to Coypel's paintings, which are currently in poor condition due to mouldy varnish and multiple re-paints. Work on the stucco, lead and gilded wood decoration will complete the restoration of the ceiling.

Contracting Authority With the support of : Heritage and Gardens Directorate of the Palace of Versailles Project Manager Museum Curators for the paintings The American Friends of Versailles Frédéric Didier, Head Architect for Historic monuments, for the decoration

40 restoration part 5 of the Queen's Library Spring 2017 – Spring 2018

utilitarian room that made up for the lack of storage in the main library. It was also used as a passageway for accessing the Gilded Room, which is why it has been very simply decorated with no gilding or sculptures. These two contrasting rooms clearly demonstrate the hierarchic principles that governed spaces according to their purpose and location in 18th-century residences.

The library has not seen any real large-scale renovation work since the 19th century, which is the reason for its current state of disrepair. The decoration is showing signs of dilapidation and surface damage (flaking of the gilding and paintwork) as well as more serious damage Marie-Antoinette's library © Château de Versailles, Thomas Garnier such as loosening and cracks in certain panels and in the ceiling, and a few missing sculptural elements. The The Queen's library is one of the most endearing rooms extension was restored in the 1980s, but the finish is now in the Queen's Private Apartments, which surround the aging. Dauphin's Courtyard on the first floor of the central body of the Palace. It is adjacent to the Méridienne The restoration work will bring back all the former Room to the west and the library extension leading to beauty to this part of the Queen's Private Apartments, the Gilded Room to the east. The room has remained restore the historical and aesthetic coherence of the virtually exactly as it was when it was delivered to series of rooms reserved for the Queen's use and allow Marie-Antoinette by Architect Richard Mique in 1781. better presentation of the collections (books and lacquer Having undergone multiple modifications during the works). The spaces will be restored according to their last 18th century, it still bears signs of its different states of known condition during the Ancien Régime. condition dating from 1772, when Marie-Antoinette was Dauphine. Its small size is complemented by the delicacy and luxury of the decor, with its finely sculpted book cabinets, woodwork and cornices gilded in two shades: green and yellow gold. This sublime decoration is accompanied by an ingenious system of adjustable shelves in the cabinets, a veritable masterpiece of late 18th-century metalwork. The best architects and craftsmen worked here, including Ange-Jacques Gabriel, Jean-François Heurtier, Richard Mique, the Rousseau brothers for the sculptures, Cahon and Gamain for the metalwork, Guesnon and Destondelles for the woodwork, and Clicot and Dutemps for the gilding.

The library extension was, as its name suggests, an

Contracting Authority With the support of: Heritage and Gardens Directorate of the Palace of Versailles Project Manager Frédéric Didier, Head Architect for Historic Monuments

41 restoration part 5 Of the Queen's Private Chambers Autumn 2017 - Autumn 2018

Closet and a Toilette Room. In these spaces, the queen ceased to be a sovereign and became a woman. The boundary is marked by a door positioned behind a wall hanging to the left of the bed. It leads to a small square antechamber with plain white-painted panelling, as was suitable for this type of room.

The Water Closet is simply decorated because the room is dedicated to "cleanliness", but the overall effect is one of elegance. A small alcove indicates the location of the toilet, and two mirrors originally decorated with sculpted and gilded frames add to the brightness of the room. Marie-Antoinette's Toilette Room (in which the Queen got dressed) is one of the prettiest rooms in the Private Apartments because of its elements of sculpted decoration made for the Duchess of Burgundy. The room bears testimony to the freshness and elegance of the renewed decorative style at the end of the reign of Louis XIV, which can be described as early Versailles Rococo. The room was originally gilded in order to highlight the delicacy of its decoration. Once restored, it will rediscover its logic and position as one of the Queen's chambers. The following room marks the boundary The Duchess of Burgundy's Chambers between the King's and the Queen's Private Apartments. © Château de Versailles, Christophe Fouin This apparently modest space in fact contains one of the oldest elements of decoration in the Palace: a coffer The Queen's Private Apartments constitute one of the ceiling dating from before 1683 and which is all that most precious parts of the Palace of Versailles, from both remains of Maria-Theresa's private apartments. a historical and decorative point of view. They were a privileged setting for private life, as far as The work in these rooms will mainly concern the courtly Etiquette in Versailles permitted for Queens finishes (Blanc de Roi paint using 18th-century of France, and are currently mainly in the condition techniques, water gilding, bringing out the colour of desired by their last occupant, Queen Marie-Antoinette, the wooden floor) and lighting. In addition to this for whom the decoration was largely updated according restoration work, these private rooms will be refurnished to the fashion at the time, with the exception of a and their fabric decoration will be re-made in order to few rooms which still contain signs of their previous bring them back to life. occupants. The restoration will allow the established decorative The rooms are located alongside the Hall of Mirrors, hierarchy in Marie-Antoinette's Private Apartments to between the Queen's Bedchamber and the Bull's Eye be revealed and understood, with fine, delicate rooms Antechamber, and were assigned to the Queen's service for receiving select guests or for personal leisure, and as a result of their close proximity to the Bedchamber. understated, elegant rooms for private use and service. These small chambers contain all the necessary commodities for the Queen's intimacy, with a Water

Contracting Authority Heritage and Gardens Directorate of the Palace of Versailles Project Manager With the SUpport of: Frédéric Didier, Head Architect for Historic Monuments La Fondation La Mark

42 restoration part 5 of the peace room Autumn 2017 - Spring 2019

Renault Group is supporting the Palace of Versailles for the first time for a major heritage restoration project: the Peace Room. This large-scale operation will start in the autumn of 2017 and will last 18 months, and is a continuation of the renovation programme that the Palace of Versailles has been conducting over the past few years. The restoration of the Peace Room, once finished, will help showcase the State Appartments by bringing back their sumptuousness and coherence. "An extension of the Hall of Mirrors The Peace Room or the final room in the Queen's © Château de Versailles / State Apartments, the Peace room Christophe Fouin is a compendium of the majestic luminosity of Versailles. It contains every talent of the artists who built The peace room the palace and brings together every Designed to form a coherent set of three with the French skill. It presents history. The Hall of Mirrors and the War Room, the Peace room has celebrated peace over the Room was the product of collaboration between centuries, and remains an allegory of the reputation of France across Jules Hardouin‐Mansart, First Architect to Louis the world. Special commitment and XIV, and Charles Le Brun, First Painter to the close attention to the universality King. The Room was built between 1681 and 1686 of this emblematic place are required and is characterised by its superb polychrome in order to restore its magnificence. marble decoration, including Sarrancolin, Green Today, renault Group, which is present Campan, Campan Grand Mélange, Rance and all over the world, is allowing the white Carrara marbles. The overall effect is story to continue." enhanced by sculpted reliefs in gilded lead and Catherine Pégard, president of the Public Institution of the Palace, Museum and bronze, mirrors, and it is topped off with a ceiling National Estate of Versailles. painted by Le Brun which crowns the room. The "renault Group has long been decoration, designed to celebrate peace, concludes committed to culture, notably the iconography developed in the Hall of Mirrors through international film festivals which celebrates the civil and military acts of the and its art collection, and is Sun King, leading to the peace and prosperity of delighted to support the Palace of the kingdom. Versailles in a large-scale architectural project such as that The room is now in need of restoration due to of the Peace room. In the Palace of the heavily damaged condition of the marble Versailles, France possesses a valuable and paintings, with the latter suffering from and exceptional piece of heritage that contributes our country's reputation generalised cleavage of the pictorial layer. They abroad. renault, which remains were restored in the 1950s but the intervention loyal to its French roots, is proud to was too intrusive and it has made Le Brun's support this emblematic project." work almost unrecognisable. The new project will involve undoing the previous restoration Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group. work to reveal Le Brun's creation, restoring the architectural decoration and showcasing the end result. This large-scale operation will begin in 2017 and will last 18 months. Once finished, it will contribute to showcasing the Thanks to the patronage of: State Apartments, the most famous spaces in the Palace of Versailles.

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45 Become a patron of part 6 the Palace of versailles by giving €5

The Palace of Versailles offers all visitors the How it works opportunity to join its community of patrons by donating €5 when they buy their ticket online. In return, Individual visitors can choose to make an extra donation they will receive a "Patron's Counter" created by Arthus- of €5 when they purchase their ticket online (at www. Bertand and inspired by an original coin from the 18th chateauversailles.fr). They will receive a ticket which century. they can take to the Librairie des Princes in the South Ministers' Wing in the Palace of Versailles in order to The principal patrons of the Palace of Versailles have collect their counter. always been its visitors. Through their donation, this initiative allows them to go further than discovering the The counter estate by contributing to its conservation and promotion. Together, these tokens of generosity contribute to the On one side, the patron's counter replicates a coin ongoing restoration of this exceptional site, which is produced in the 18th century bearing the king's cypher listed as a world heritage site of humanity. (two intertwining Ls). On the other side, Château de Versailles, Jeton Mécène is written.

In contrast to medallions, which are collectable items designed to "conserve the portrait of illustrious people or the souvenir of […] an event" (Dictionnaire de Trévoux, 1771), counters are essentially utilitarian and could be used for several purposes , such as to represent a monetary value in gambling, to be given as a gift or to indicate membership of a service in Court.

The work of Arthus-Bertrand

Thanks to the unique skills and painstaking work of its craftsmen, Arthus-Bertrand manufactures high- quality medallions in gold, silver and bronze in France. While handcraftsmanship remains its principal added value, Arthus-Bertrand also boasts the best modern manufacturing techniques. Each piece is crafted with scrupulous attention to detail by engravers, stone setters and enamellers.

46 current part 6 adoption campaigns

The Palace of Versailles regularly launches adoption The busts in the Marble campaigns which allow people, if they wish, to support Courtyard

A DO the conservation and promotion work for the collections P The 84 ancient or partly ancient TE Z U and estate of the Palace of Versailles, whether as an N buste busts displayed on consoles on individual or enterprise. Since 2005 these campaigns the Palace facades around the

have united more than 700 patrons. There are currently de marble courtyard feature famous la co ur de ma rb several projects through which numerous people can re figures and Roman emperors. commit to supporting the Public Institution of the This extraordinary decor, which Palace of Versailles. has been in place for more than two centuries, is now under threat from adverse weather The paintings in the Cotelle and urgently needs restoration. 15 particularly badly

Ad op te Gallery in the Grand Trianon damaged or fragile busts have already been removed. z un ta bleau These paintings, produced by They will be restored in workshops and some will be Jean Cotelle, Jean-Baptiste Martin stored inside. 6 busts are still available for adoption. l’Aîné and Étienne Allegrain in de u Gran la d d galerie Tr ia 1688-1689, depict the gardens The ancient and contemporary n o n of Versailles and constitute an benches in the Water Theatre accurate collection of images of Grove the groves, pools and fountains Six ancient stone benches, whose as they were during the reign of sculpted decoration was the work Louis XIV. 15 out of the 24 paintings in the gallery need of Girardon or Marsy, are still

essential restoration work on the support and pictorial c waiting for patrons in order to an n b layer, to be entrusted to specialised restorers in each Adoptez u be restored to their former glory. domain. They are showing various signs of

d u Th deterioration and need cleaning éâtre d’Eau The statues in the gardens of or reinforcement work. As for the Versailles contemporary benches, known Adopting a statue finances its as "Versailles XXI", they were designed by Landscape ADOP TEZ un e s tatue restoration, safe transfer inside Designer Louis Benech in order to provide visitors with the Palace and creation of a copy a pleasant and relaxing break in the grove he restored ins d s jard e V de er sa il for the park. The 253 sculptures in alongside Artist Jean-Michel Othoniel in 2015 in the le s the gardens make Versailles one gardens of Versailles. of the largest open-air sculpture museums in the world. This white The trees in Allée des Mortemets

ADO PT marble decoration includes both EZ By adopting one of the 500 lime UN TI antique statues and works by the greatest sculptors of the LLEUL trees which will be planted in 17th century. Gods and heroes from ancient mythology Allée des Mortemets, patrons will

du pa rc de ve rub shoulders with allegorical representations of rsai be restoring the park's former lle human temperament, poetic genres or continents. Little s royal perspectives. This alley modified since its creation, this heritage has suffered once connected the Palace to from adverse weather. 20 or so sculptures are currently the "Mortemets", the waterfowl still waiting to be copied in order to be taken inside, and storehouse on Louis XIV's hunting 15 of them need restoring beforehand. estate.

contact : Serena Gavazzi, Head of the Patronage Department +33 (0)1 30 83 77 04 / [email protected]

47 48 versailles part 7 inspires

49 GIEN earthenware part 7 inspired by the Palace of versailles

Faïencerie de Gien and the Palace of Versailles are combining a 200-year-old skill with an exceptional piece of heritage by launching two series of plates bearing unique decoration from the Palace archives.

Created by hand on the banks of the river Loire between Orléans and Nevers, they are a sign of the Manufacture's desire to help promote major historic monuments and noteworthy sites that testify of the art of living in the French style.

These delicate faience plates will be available individually, or as a set of four presented in a wooden gift box inspired by packaging for pieces of faience at the start of the 20th century.

TWO series of plates

The "Endroits Remarquables" series, inspired by ancient Endroits Remarquables series prints made by Jacques Rigaud during the reign of Louis © DR XV, depicts different views of the Palace and gardens of Versailles, including: the palace facade from the gardens, the Royal Chapel, the Orangery and the Place d’Armes. Endroits Remarquables desert plates : Ø22 cm, €76 for 4 plates

The bright, delicate colours of the Marie-Antoinette series enliven the original prints depicting the Queen of France at different times in her life, from young Dauphine to radiant Queen and then victim of the turbulent events of history. Marie-Antoinette small desert plates : Ø12.8 cm, €45 for 4 plates

press Contact Bureau 110 + 33 (0)1 41 06 51 00 / [email protected] More Information + 33 (0)2 38 05 21 50 / gien.com

50 bernardaud takes part 7 inspiration from the world of versailles

Bernardaud and the Palace of Versailles are presenting "Au jardin chinois" new porcelain collections inspired by the former royal Litron cup and saucer residence's history and decoration. Bernardaud is a This cup demonstrates the renowned French porcelain manufacturer established in French court's liking for 1863 in Limoges and still running as a family business China, whose porcelain was today, and has always striven for excellence, quality a source of fascination in and precision. In a constantly-changing business at the Europe. Louis XVI bought cutting edge of design and innovation, the company this set from the Sèvres Manufacture in 1774. It depicts develops collections with pure lines, subtle tones and two scenes: an emperor visiting his garden in spring and original forms. Bernardaud and the Palace of Versailles contemplating a cherry tree as a servant brings him the currently propose a number of porcelain collections, first blossom from it, and a man smoking a pipe with his including new designs and identical reproduction works servant, evoking meditation and rest. Small gold friezes based on historical sets conserved in the Versailles of myrtle and scrollwork with shells decorate the edges collections. of the cup and saucer. Identical reproduction of a cup from the Sèvres Manufacture, 1774. €227

"Le Gobelet du Roy" collection This set is an identical "Grandes Eaux" Lithophane reproduction of the dinner Lithophanes were first set for the officers of the invented in Limoges by Gobelet du Roi (currently Paul de Bourgoing in 1828. conserved in the Palace of This traditional technique Versailles). The largest of consists in engraving on the seven offices of the King's House, the Gobelet was in very fine porcelain without charge of the linen, bread, wine and fruit served to the enamel. The decoration is revealed by transparency and king. This set, commissioned to the Sèvres Manufacture the play of light and shadows created by the light of the by Louis XVI en 1782, was reserved for the dining room candle, and reveals astonishing precision of detail and of the officers of the Gobelet du Roi. It is decorated with perspective. The "Grandes Eaux" lithophane depicts friezes of intertwining myrtle and cornflower around a sculpted groups from the fountains in the Palace of crimson band, with a cornflower crown in the middle of Versailles and their skilfully-created water features. the plates encircling a painted rose. €50 Plates, soup tureen, sauce boat, salad plate, relish dish, platters, salt and pepper dish, pouring jugs, pots, cups and saucers, trays, Medici vase. From €66 to €1,492 "Versailles" collection This series of items (saucer, cup, rectangular platter, candle holder, trinket bowl, 36-cm plate, goblet) are decorated with mouldings from the Petit Trianon.

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51 52 Practical part 8 Information

53 access part 8 information Practical little train. Trianon stops on the Grand Trianon Petit and gardens, – low to6pm in season. 8am from and season high in 7am from to7pm is and charged is Admission Antoine. 54 2 – Estate Marie-Antoinette's and Palaces Trianon to the Getting from 7.30pm. of shows evenings the excluding people and for disabled – Château – Versailles-Place d’Armes – Droite -Rive Versailles – -Chantiers Versailles – – Paris from Palace to the Getting chateauversailles.fr + 33(0)130837800 information more For [email protected] presse.chateauversailles.fr +33 (0)130837521 Hélène Dalifard, Aurélie Gevrey, Martin, Violaine Elsa Solari contacts Press nd From the Palace : 25 minutes on foot through the the Palace From on the foot through : 25minutes Parking at Place d’Armes. Parking is charged except except charged is Parking d’Armes. at Place Parking A13 (towards Versailles- Rouen) motorway .Exit 171 line towards bus Pont RATP from deSèvres towards Saint-Lazare, Gare from SNCF trains towards Montparnasse, Gare from SNCF trains From Paris From Paris : A13 (towards Rouen); motorway Gauche Château-Rive Versailles towards C, line RER exit Versailles Notre - Dame. Entrance via Porte Saint Saint Porte via Entrance Notre -Dame. Versailles exit

Opening times and 1 25December Mondays and except day every open are Estate Marie-Antoinette's and Palaces The Trianon at 4.50pm). close at 5pm (tills – at close 5.50pm).6pm (tills – Low season: 1 season: Low 1 and on Mondays dayexcept every open is The Palace High season: 1 season: High – gardens. for the to8.30pm 8am from – day, every are open of and gardens The Park Versailles at 4.50pm). close at 5pm (tills – 7pm). from emptied (gardens Hamlet – at close 5.50pm).(tills at 6pm admission Petit Trianon, last the Trianon and – st from 9am to 5.30pm in low season, last admission admission last low in season, to5.30pm 9am from at admission last season, high in to6.30pm 9am from from 8am to 6pm in low to6pm in season. 8am from and Park for the season high in 7am to8.30pm from admission last low 12pm from in season, to5.30pm 12pm Queen's from to7.30pm the and gardens for the Grand for the season high in 12pm from to6.30pm May, 1 and 25December st youtube.com/chateauversailles Château deVersailles flickr.com/groups/versaillesfamille Photos Souvenir plus.google.com/+chateauversailles Château deVersailles facebook.com/chateauversailles Château deVersailles January. January. st st November -31 March April -31 April October st January, January, media.chateauversailles.fr Versailles Media instagram.com/chateauversailles Chateauversailles twitter.com/CVersailles @CVersailles Palace ticket, including admission to temporary Reservation required on 00 33 (0)1 30 83 78 00 or on site exhibitions: €18, concessions €13, free for under 26 years, on the day (subject to availability of places). Information residents of the European Union. on site at the guided tours reception: North Ministers'

Admission Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate: €12, Wing and at the "i" point.

concession €8, free for under 26 years, residents of the guidED Tours Price: €7 + admission. Free for visitors under 10 years. European Union. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes. Passport ticket (1 day) including admission to the See the full programme at chateauversailles.fr. Palace, gardens, the Trianon Palaces and Marie- Antoinette's Estate, and the temporary exhibitions: €20 / €27 on Grandes Eaux Musicales Fountain Display days. 2-day Passport ticket including admission during two Free unaccompanied visit of the Palace, Trianon Palaces, consecutive days to the Palace, gardens, Trianon Palaces Marie-Antoinette's Estate and the temporary exhibitions, and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, and to the temporary except on Grandes Eaux Musicales Fountain Display exhibitions: €25 / €30 on Grandes Eaux Musicales days: Fountain Display days. – for disabled people and the person accompanying them upon presentation of proof of disability. Free for under 18 years and under 26 years and residents – for beneficiaries of social benefits upon presentation of of the European Union, except on Grandes Eaux proof dating from a maximum of 6 months. Musicales Fountain Display and Musical Gardens Days. Versailles for everyone Information and bookings: + 33 (0)1 30 83 75 05 Admission to the park is free all year round. and [email protected] Admission to the gardens is free, except on Grandes Eaux Musicales Fountain Display and Musical Gardens days.

Palace visit: audioguides in 11 languages, as well as a version in french sign language. Exhibition visits: 2 versions available (French and English). Audioguides available for children from 8 years. Free Audioguide Free