Versailles Night Fountains Show from Paris
Highlights
- Travel from central Paris to Versailles and back by coach for a seamless summer evening outing.
- Explore the Gardens of Versailles after sunset as fountains, groves, and pathways come alive with light.
- See the estate’s grand water displays set to baroque music, echoing the spectacle of Louis XIV’s court.
- Watch the night close with a fireworks finale over the Grand Canal from 10:50pm to 11:05pm.
- Use the Versailles Spectacles app to find event routes, key locations, and return meeting points with ease.
Your visit: A Versailles evening without the hassle of arranging transport. Swap the busy streets of Paris for a radiant night in the royal gardens, with coach travel and Night Fountains Show admission included. To begin: Show up at 23 boulevard des Capucines, 75002 Paris, for the 7:30pm departure.
Your visit
A Versailles evening without the hassle of arranging transport. Swap the busy streets of Paris for a radiant night in the royal gardens, with coach travel and Night Fountains Show admission included.
Getting started
Meet at 23 boulevard des Capucines, 75002 Paris, for the 7:30pm departure. The coach will drop you at the Place d’Armes parking area in Versailles, reaching around 8:15pm. From there, a roughly 15-minute stroll brings you to the Gardens of Versailles.
What to expect
After sunset, the Gardens of Versailles come alive with glowing paths, fountains, music, and theatrical light shows. From about 8:30pm to 11:05pm, you'll have free time to wander and enjoy the spectacle at your own pace.
Features
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Illuminated gardens: Stroll through the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre as fountains and groves light up after dark.
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Musical fountains: See water features dance to baroque tunes, reflecting the splendor of Louis XIV’s court.
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Grand Canal fireworks: End the evening with a dazzling fireworks show from 10:50pm to 11:05pm.
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App-guided exploring: Use the Versailles Spectacles app to locate event spots, suggested routes, and meeting points for arrival and return.
Wrapping up
After the fireworks, head back to the coach parking at Place d’Armes. The coach leaves Versailles at 11:30pm, arriving in central Paris around 12:15am.