Versailles, The Castle RER : Versailles Rive Gauche Till 25 September 2009. Le Château de Versailles, Versailles Castle, is the stage of majestic celebrations and will welcome lovers of water and music during les Grandes eaux Musicales the Musical Fountain Displays.

This year les Grandes Eaux musicales, the Musical Fountain Displays, a dazzling and melodious journey through the fountains and groves of le Jardin de Versailles the gardens of Versailles, will be set to music by “les Talents Lyriques” conducted by Christophe Rousset. Les Grandes eaux Musicales the Musical Fountain Displays are the celebration of an exceptional natural, artistic and musical heritage. They have been inspired by the concept which was created by Louis XIV himself. Les Grandes eaux Musicales the Musical Fountain Displays were designed to be a moment of celebration when they were created in 1666 and they have become an essential event for lovers of gardens, water shows and music.

Visitors can choose their itinerary freely, crisscrossing le Jardin de Versailles the gardens of Versailles, from the enchantment of the sweeping scenery to the privacy of the groves, green havens which conceal original works of art.

Shows in the gardens:

- Grandes Eaux Musicales the Musical Fountain Displays:

Every Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays from 11 am to 12 noon and from 3.30 pm to 5 pm. Last admission at 6 pm. Last admission to the groves at 6.30 pm. Access to the gardens for ticket holders until 6.30 pm.