Side programmes

Immerse yourself in a unique artistic experience in the heart of the Lambinet Museum!

The mansion of the 18th century, the Lambinet Museum was built for a contractor of the buildings of Louis XV, Joseph-Barnabé Porchon. In 1929, the city of Versailles accepted Ms. Lambinet's legacy in order to install a museum that opened to the public in 1932. Benefiting from a transfer of Fine Arts collections from the municipal library and then gradually enriched, the Lambinet Museum became a true "Collector's Museum".

The establishment offers to see a great diversity of works of different techniques from the Renaissance in the middle of the twentieth century: paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, but also furniture and art objects. The art of living in Versailles in the eighteenth century, the history of the city of Versailles and especially the French Revolution are the main axes of this museum, which has been known as the "Musée de France" since 2004.

Artistic workshop

Accompanied by a passionate art teacher, budding artists are invited to take their creative look at the museum's majestic façade and flower garden. Using water colour, everyone can freely express their sensibility and interpretation of the place, playing with shades and light. This workshop is an ideal opportunity to discover or explore the technique of outdoor watercolour in a friendly atmosphere.

Come unleash your creativity and leave with your own colourful vision of the museum Lambinet!

Option 1: Private tour of the “Potager du Roi” and the temporary exhibition on climate.

Created in 1683 at the request of Louis XIV by Jean Baptiste de La Quintinie, the “Potager du Roi” is a remarkable garden classified as a historical monument. Its purpose was to supply the King’s table with fruits and vegetables of exceptional quality and rarity, and to offer a showcase of French agricultural know-how.

Le “Potager du Roi” presents a collection of more than 750 fruit and vegetable varieties, old and current, in a geometry characteristic of classic French gardens. Open to the sky, this green haven perpetuates the art of gardens and the unique know-how of the fruit-cut in an espalier.

In a second part of the morning, enjoy the temporary exhibition; "WE ... THE CLIMATE"

This temporary exhibition in the garden explores, like a laboratory, the multi-disciplinarity of professionals committed to climate challenges, from the landscaper to the ecologist, sociologist and climatologist.

How can we adapt our lifestyles, our landscapes, our ways of cultivating, developing or feeding to climate change?

Option 2: Exclusive guided tour of Marie-Antoinette’s domain

A royal refuge of time offered to Marie-Antoinette by Louis XVI in 1774, the Petit Trianon became much more than a mere residence: it was a true setting of privacy, a kingdom in its image, far from the constraints of the court.

The Queen creates a world of elegance and lightness, in accordance with her refined tastes and the trends of her time. During this guided tour, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this unique place and discover the secrets of this haven of peace where Marie-Antoinette loved to retreat with her loved ones. From the refinement of the living rooms to the charming English gardens, each corner of the estate testifies to the sovereign’s desire for escape and freedom. Let yourself be transported into the intimate and bucolic atmosphere of this jewel of the estate of Versailles and relive the spirit of a queen in search of carelessness and beauty.

Option 3: « Le Carré des Antiquaires de Versailles »: A dive into art and history

Discover an emblematic neighbourhood where past and present meet in an elegant and refined setting. Nestled in the heart of Versailles, the “Carré des Antiquaires” is a treasure for lovers of art, antique furniture and rare objects. Between leafy galleries and shops full of history, let you guide through this labyrinth of curiosities where each showcase recounts an era, know-how and passion.

During this guided tour, you will meet passionate experts and collectors, ready to share the secrets of the exceptional pieces they display. From 18th century furniture to precious engravings, porcelain and silverware, the Carré des Antiquaires invites you on a journey out of time, to discover French taste and Versailles elegance. An ideal stroll for lovers of history and art objects in search of a unique and authentic experience.