The Great Musical Waters

“Les grandes eaux musicales de Versailles": a fun family outing

• During the Great Musical Waters of Versailles, the grovess and basins of the Castle of Versailles are exceptionally staged for the public
• The groves (small enclosed spaces hidden in the heart of the park and usually closed to the public) then become accessible to all
• The basins are filled with water, all to the rhythm of baroque music.
• At the time of the Great Musical Waters, one walks among the 15 groves of the park, its 55 fountains and ponds and its hundreds of statues
• The groves in the park are decorated with fountains, vases and statues. They are accessed through discreet alleys and they bring surprise and fantasy to the interior of the Royal Garden. Louis XIV and his court used to go there to have a snack, listen to music or dance. The king could thus satisfy his taste for games and entertainment in these real open-air lounges reserved for partying and entertainment. The kids are gonna love getting "lost" in it!

• The Great Musical Waters take place every weekend until october 24 and public holidays with the exception of May 1st
• The groves are open from 9am to 7pm, the musical setting is from 10am to 7pm and the watering from 11am to 12pm and then from 3.30pm to 5.20pm.
• There are 2 different routes: one in the morning (duration approximately 1h30) and another in the afternoon (duration approximately 2h)but nothing prevents you from staying all day and doing both courses! You can stay for a picnic or lunch in one of the park's restaurants and/or take a boat or bicycle tour (rental possible).