Immersion into the Palace’s history on telephones and tablets. 1975 – The bedchamber of Marie-Antoinette restored. A “technological first in the cultural world,” this VR experience has been crafted using photogrammetry, a technique that crafts three-dimensional models from ordinary photographs. 1867 – “Marie-Antoinette” exhibition in the Petit Trianon. 1997 – The restoration of The Meal at the House of Simon the Pharisee by Veronese. Une rencontre entre collections historiques et nouvelles technologies, en partenariat avec Google. Through photos of the domain, taken since the invention of photography at the XIXe century, discover the contemporary history of the Palace: official visits of foreign heads of state, views of the park following 1999's storm, restorations, and portfolios left by famous photographers. 1771-1775 – The construction of the Gabriel Wing. 2006 – The restoration of the Gilt Room of Marie-Antoinette. 2009 – The inauguration of the Royal Railings and the statue of Louis XIV on the Place d’Armes. The Palace of Versailles can also be visited from home. These exhibitions developed specially for the web allow to tackle new themes. Pierres Précieuses exhibition with Van Cleef & Arpels at Paris National Museum. It can be used without an Internet connection. Explore Versailles Palace in virtual reality or online in a 360 experience. While most institutions opt to simply digitize and catalogue photographs of their objects, some go above and beyond by offering virtual tours of their premises and click-through exhibitions. 1957 – The restoration of the Royal Opera. With this exhibition, the museum intends to show the evolution of luxury over time, from the pearl of Abu Dhabi to the coveted item passed on from generations to generations, via spices, tulips and Chanel little black dress. It was born out of a vision to promote the French culture, heritage and expertise to audiences around the world, in particular, Asia which makes up over 1.5 million visitors to the Palace each year. Wanted! 1919 – The signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening. In this case, the tool has transformed 4TB of data and 15 billion pixels collected by Google into a lifelike rendering of the palace's famous Royal Grand Apartments, Chapel, Opera, and Hall of Mirrors—and, of course, the treasures stored within them. Initially expected to run from May 13 to August 31, 2020, the exhibition is to be discovered from October 21, 2020 to February 22, 2021. By 2024, the Great Stables at the Palace of Versailles will be home to a campus of excellence dedicated to arts & crafts and heritage. From October 14 to November 8, 2020, meet on 2A rue Montalembert to party with Shrek, Madagascar’s penguins, Po the panda, Megamind and many more fun heroes and animals! Thanks to the partnership between the Palace of Versailles and Google Arts & Culture, you can now visit the Palace of Versailles using virtual reality. Welcome to Versailles, a city in northern France that is synonymous with the awe-inspiring palace and gardens built there by Louis XIV in the 17th century. Harper’s Bazaar, the exhibition at Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs - reopens. Marie Antoinette was the wife of King Louis XVI. The latest site to take this technologically impressive route is the Palace of Versailles, a historic chateau located just outside of Paris. 1774 – Marie-Antoinette and the Petit Trianon. Part 1 ... History of the Palace of Versailles Versailles wasn't built in a day. Versailles: The Palace is Yours enables you to experience the popular site in peace. Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. 1789-1792 – The Revolutionaries against Versailles. Press - Credits - Château de Versailles © All rights reserved, Chaos to Perfection, an interactive experience, 1624 / The first Versailles, the Palace of Louis XIII, 1668 / Versailles, a place of festivities and entertainments, 1715 / Versailles at the death of Louis XIV. “The World of Banksy: The Immersive Experience” exhibition reopens on May 12, 2020 in Paris. 1924 – The sponsorship of John D. Rockefeller saves Versailles. Receive our Weekly Newsletter. 1837 – The inauguration of the History Galleries of Versailles. An artist already highlighted by the Grand Palais for a retrospective in 1998 and the Pinacothèque in 2008. The app includes the audioguide tour of the Palace and an interactive map of the Estate. Curators of the exhibition: Géraldine Bidault, responsible for the digital photo library and for online collections, curator of the digital exhibition, and Vincent Bastien, doctor of art history, assistant of the curators and curator of the digital exhibition. The Musée Art Ludique celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Dreamworks Animation Studio with a free “outdoor” exhibition. 2005 – The restitution of the Three Fountains grove. The Banksy exhibition reopens in Paris: late-night opening. Ouverture de la galerie de l'histoire du Chteau de Versailles. 1811 – Napoleon’s stays to the Grand Trianon. The official Palace of Versailles app. The two virtual exhibitions suggest to decipher these codes which have emerged around the iconic figure of Marie-Antoinette. The uncommon and free exhibition in the nave of the Grand Palais, The Grand Palais and Galerie Perrotin team up to offer us an uncommon and playful exhibition: Wanted! It is located just 40 minutes outside of Paris and is one of the primary destinations of visitors in France. Photographers capture the contemporary Versailles, Launch the immersive experience on SteamVR, King Louis XIV ascended the throne at the age of 4 and ruled for 72 years and 110 days. The best part? Created in collaboration with Google Arts and Culture and available on Steam, Versailles: The Palace is Yours, takes users on an all-access tour of the hunting lodge-turned-castle. The Association of European Royal Residences, including the palace of Versailles, offers the virtual exhibition: "A place at the Royal Table". Dreamworks 25th anniversary: the “outdoor” exhibition by Paris Musée Art Ludique. For All Saints’ vacation , October 16 to November 15, 2020, the Atelier des Lumières invites you to share special evenings with the “The Last Sentinels” exhibition created by photographer Jimmy Nelson. The “Virtually Versailles” experience is a joint project between the Palace of Versailles and ESSEC Business School. Virtual tour of the Hall of Mirors at The Palace of Versailles in 3D. It can be used without an Internet connection. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. h/t: [designboom], Virtual Tour of Florence’s Famed Uffizi Gallery Lets You Explore the Museum Online, Virtual Museum Lets You View the Complete Works of Vermeer in Augmented Reality, Google Revitalizes Brazil’s Fire-Ravaged National Museum with Virtual Tour. Video Versailles after the French Revolution What happened when the King left the Palace … This exhibition takes a new look at Louis XIV and Nicolas Fouquet, two men of power that history has all too often shown in conflict, forgetting what they had in common, notably their tastes and artistic influences. Anticorps, the new exhibition at Paris Palais de Tokyo: free admission. “As well as detailed reconstitution of the rooms,” the Palace explains, “the app includes high-definition photos of artwork in the Palace,” including decorative art objects owned by Marie Antoinette and rare royal family portraits. The Palais de Tokyo draws inspiration from the current health crisis to offer a new exhibition from October 23, 2020 to January 3, 2021 to visitors, Anticorps (French for Antibodies). Harper’s Bazaar is coming to Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs for a great retrospective. 1966 – The inauguration of the Grand Trianon restored. Check out the exclusive rewards, here. 22,000 artworks to discover online. The “Gabrielle Chanel, manifeste de mode” exhibition pays tribute to the iconic designer until March 14, 2021. Postponed because of the coronavirus epidemic, the exhibition is running again from July 1 and enjoys extra time, up to November 2, 2020. Free museums and monuments in Paris this Sunday October 4, 2020, What to do this week - October 19 to 25, 2020, The best exhibitions in Paris this February 2021. In December 1999, an exceptionally violent storm blew over 10,000 trees in the Park of Versailles. All in all, 100 exceptional pieces to find in rooms usually closed to the public. Pompei, the exhibition at the Grand Palais / extra time. 1785 – The “Grand Project” for the reconstruction of the façades of the palace facing the town. Usually closed to the public, it exceptionally opens until December 31, 2020 free of charge. On your marks, set…, Luxes, the exhibition at Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pictures. This exhibition presents a selection of the most significant of them and, through Louis XIV's different portraits, show that the monarch was able, like no one else, to render art into an instrument of power.Curator of the exhibition: Béatrice Sarrazin, curator in charge of the XVIIe century paintings. A “technological first in the cultural world,” this VR experience has been crafted using photogrammetry, a technique that crafts three-dimensional models from ordinary photographs. 2008 – Restoration of the Apollo’s Bath grove. Over 200 painted portraits and 750 engravings depicting the Sun-King's omnipotence have survived. Thanks to the alliance of Google technologies and works chosen by the curators, the visitor plunges into interactive frescoes and discovers the paintings, sculptures and engravings in a new light. 1607 – The Dauphin, the future Louis XIII, visits the hunting lodge. The Palace of Versailles: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube 1770 – The inauguration of the Royal Opera for the wedding of the Dauphin and Marie-Antoinette. The latest site to take this technologically impressive route is the Palace of Versailles, a historic chateau located just outside of Paris. 1738 – Louis XV and the creation of the small Apartments. 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