Fireworks At Versailles – Tercentenary Celebration of Louis XIV
‘Louis XIV, The Fire King’ is a fireworks spectacular taking place at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris, France celebrating the tercentenary of Louis XIV’s death. Louis XIV was also known as the Sun King during his reign.
The Fireworks show is one of a surprising number of different tours, exhibitions and performances held in the Palace of Versailles, the Gardens and associated buildings through out the year.
Of course, daily tours of the Palace are available most days and tickets don’t have to be pre-purchased for these tours, but for special events be sure to research what might be on during your planned visit to France so you don’t miss out on a once in a lifetime event.
‘Louis XIV, The Fire King Fireworks’
The fireworks show will take place in the Gardens of the Orangerie of the Palace of Versailles and for this new show at the Château de Versailles, Groupe F describes the event as “giving Louis XIV the lead in the organization of fabulous fireworks in the royal site of the Orangerie of the Château de Versailles.
The Sun King will carry us through multiple tableaux, composed of fire and light, of Mars and war, Jupiter and power, Apollo and beauty and finally find the sun, his star, representing his power and his glory”.
Venue: Orangerie of the Château de Versailles
Time: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th and 10th of July 2015 – 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission: Starting from €25 and available from the Official Versailles Tourism website
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