Versailles Fountain Show

Overview

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• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (except 1st May) from March 29th to October 27th 2013 from 9am to 6.30pm. Music from 10am till 6:30pm, fountains play from 11 to 12am and from 3.30 to 5.00pm
• Tuesdays from May 21st to June 25th from 9am to 6.30pm. Music from 10am till 6:30pm, fountains play from 11 to 12am and from 2.30 to 4pm
• Delivery is available to your hotel in Paris or to your home worldwide. We do not deliver to rented apartments or hostels.
• Free if under 6

Detailed Description

Discover the groves of Versailles, and the fountains whose jets of water rise and fall in time to the music. There's a choice of routes. Whichever you choose, each will lead you to many of the Garden's most stunning features. Or you can wander off and find for yourself some of the garden's most secret corners.

Of all the jewels the history of France has bequeathed to the world's artistic heritage, Versailles is the most intimately linked to a king's ambition. Louis XIV wanted to create something monumental: his skilful harnessing of the talents of the greatest artists of his time led, over a period of some fifty years, to the creation of a unique palace.

Symbol and seat of a triumphant monarchy, Versailles was a political as much as an artistic phenomenon. In a society where the appearance of a king so closely resembled the image of a god, all the arts were called upon to help further the "reputation" of Louis XIV. Bringing together the most outstanding French and Italian artists, the King set about putting France at the forefront of the artistic creation of the day. Architecture by Le Vau, Hardouin Mansart and De Cotte, music by Lully, Charpentier, Marais, Couperin and Lalande, the literature of Molière, Quinault and Racine, paintings by Lebrun, sculpture by Coysevox and Bernini, the Gardens of Le Nôtre, the stage machinery and decoration of Vigarani, all came together to create a masterpiece entirely in the image of the King: Versailles. As an initiator and patron of the arts, Louis XIV made possible a flowering of new styles that would mark the artistic history of Europe for a century: French lyric tragedy, French classicism and Racinian tragedy were intimately connected with his sovereign will.

During the first two decades of the reign, a time when the château was a mere building site, it was on the gardens that the monarch lavished his entire attention, ensuring they reflected his growing and immediately legendary splendour. They were laid out over an area of more than a thousand hectares, using the most sophisticated means and at the cost of huge effort: the excavation of the Grand Canal, the construction of impressive water tanks, the installation of an amazing network of pipes to feed the fountains that brought movement and life to each sculpture, each grove. It was the best Italian fontaineers, the Francini, who designed what to this day remains the most sumptuous "artistic" water system ever created.

In line with the spirit of those who created Versailles, it must be the task of our time to nurture the arts in this exceptional venue, giving pride of place to the various works created here over a period of 200 years. The musical side of the Grand Musical Fountain Display has been entrusted to Christophe Rousset who, at the helm of his Talens Lyriques, is an ardent advocate of baroque music. The overtures, chaconnes, dances and passacaglias emanating from each grove, each fountain, and giving life to their marble and gold statuary are drawn from the operas of Lully, Desmarest and Rameau: from the Colonnade to the Salle de Bal, the "Pleasures of the Enchanted Isle" are constantly reborn.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Question: What are the advantages of ordering online?
• Answer: First, reduce stress and don't waste your time in line to buy one. Second, the passes are delivered to Paris by special messenger a few days prior to your arrival, just waiting for you (delivery guaranteed). Third, you get 30 days free access to French lessons, incroyable!

• Question: Do I have access to fountain show using a Paris Museum Pass?
• Answer: No, access to gardens and fountain shows are not included in the Paris museum pass during the days of operation listed in overview section above.

• Question: Can I order it as a Paris ComboPass add-on?
• Answer: Yes, it's available as an add-on of Paris ComboPass Premium.

• Question: Do I need to book a specific date?
• Answer: No, your ticket won't have any date listed therefore booking is not required just present your ticket at garden gate entrance. Make sure to check days of operation, no refund will be done in case of mistake.

Customer Ratings and Reviews

Versailles Fountain Show (Excellent)

"Perfect! Easy! Everything was great thanks!"

Karyn S, United States, July 2012

Versailles Fountain Show (Ok)

"Saved some queueing to the gardens. However, it would have been help full to have an option to buy tickets to the palace as well. The queue to those tickets was more than an hour."

Nicholas P, Finland, June 2012

Versailles Fountain Show (Excellent)

"We arrived at 11 am and walked stright into the fountain show on Bastille Day. Just make sure that their is a show on the day you intend to visit Versailles before you prepurchase."

Alan P, New Zealand, August 2011

Versailles Fountain Show (Excellent)

"The fountain show adds much to the visit to Versailles."

Anonymous, United States, October 2010

Versailles Fountain Show (Excellent)

"This was the best experience in France!"

Anonymous, United States, September 2010

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• Delivery to your Paris hotel before you arrive, guaranteed!
• Worldwide home delivery (signature required)

Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy

Metro/Museum/RATP-Disneyland/L'Opentour Passes

If you postpone your trip and you notify us at least seven (7) days before your arrival, we will hold your order for up to six months without charge. You can change hotels at no charge if you notify us at least seven (7) days before your arrival. If you cancel your order and you notify us at least ten (10) days before your arrival, there is a 20% cancellation fee. After this time no refunds can be made. If a strike prevents you from using your passes and you return them blank, unused, and in good condition, we will refund your passes without charge. After you use your passes we cannot provide a refund. Your tickets can be permanently damaged by magnetic fields, so handle and store them carefully. Such damage is not refundable. Cancellation fees will not be waived for any reason, however, they may be covered by travel insurance. We *highly* recommend that you have insurance with *adequate* coverage, including Force Majeure.

Delivery to Your Hotel

We guarantee that your order will be delivered to your hotel. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). We will make all reasonable efforts to assist you and/or your hotel in locating your order, including providing proof of delivery, but we will not be responsible for negligence by your hotel: If your hotel loses your order or gives it to you late, resulting in a partial or complete loss, you must demand compensation from them.

Rush Delivery to Your Hotel

We guarantee that your order will be delivered to your hotel. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). We will make all reasonable efforts to assist you and/or your hotel in locating your order, including providing proof of delivery, but we will not be responsible for negligence by your hotel: If your hotel loses your order or gives it to you late, resulting in a partial or complete loss, you must demand compensation from them. Rush orders may not be changed, cancelled, or refunded.

Delivery to a Pickup Location

We guarantee that your order will be delivered to the pickup location you selected. You must pick it up the arrival date you specified. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). Pickup locations are operated independently of La Conciergerie. They do not sell our products, and they cannot assist you if you have a question about your order or a problem.

Rush Delivery to a Pickup Location

We guarantee that your order will be delivered to the pickup location you selected. You must pick it up the arrival date you specified. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). Pickup locations are operated independently of La Conciergerie. They do not sell our products, and they cannot assist you if you have a question about your order or a problem. Rush orders may not be changed, cancelled, or refunded.

Delivery to Your Home

You must be available to receive delivery. If the package has outside damage, note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing. In any cases, open and inspect your order immediately. If the contents are damaged or if anything is missing, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery by email at customer@conciergerie.com, claims will not be accepted after this period. If you have not received your order seven (7) days after order confirmation you must notify us promptly. Claims for non-delivery will be accepted only during the tenth (10) days after order confirmation. Passes shipped international cannot be returned or refunded.