Light of Liberty

To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, the Palace of Versailles will open its doors for a brand-new immersive experience. Visitors are invited to step back in time and discover the fascinating links between Versailles and the birth of the United States. For around 15 minutes, visitors enjoy an immersive mixed-reality experience—blending virtual and augmented reality—as they wander through several rooms of the Pavillon d’Orléans. With enhanced real-world settings, unique interactions and spectacular immersive sequences, each scene offers a captivating journey through history. Discover the major events, key historical figures, court life and military campaigns of the American Revolution. Immerse yourself in the political issues, human ambitions and ideals of freedom and independance that shaped this period, made possible thanks to the decisive support of France and Versailles!