Exhibition at the Château de Versailles until 2 October 2016
Looking for some American history during your trip to Versailles?
Then a stop must be made in the Galerie des Batailles at the Chateau de Versailles. In honor of the 240th anniversary of America’s signing of the declaration of independence, the Chateau will be home to the exposition “Versailles et L’Indépendance Américain” creating a beautiful and unique environment to learn more about French and American history and how they are intertwined. This exposition, sure to please the whole family, contains paintings, documents, and artifacts from both countries that reveal the powerful history behind the American Revolution and how it is tied to France’s history. During your visit, light will be shed on French diplomacy at the time, France’s role in the American Revolution as well as their officers battle courses, and touches on the role of the British.
Open Tuesdays through to Sundays from 9am until 6:30pm from now until October 2nd!
Don’t miss this perfect stop for the whole family during your time in Versailles.
The Yorktown battle. Auguste Couder (c) RMN – Grand Palais (château de Versailles) // Christophe Fouin
Looking for more American history during your trip to Versailles?
You can also stop by the exposition held at the public library in Versailles, “L’Ami américain, les Français et l’Indépendance américain” (The American friend, the French and the American Revolution”). This exhibition will contain more artworks and artifacts concerning the history and relations between the French, the Americans, and the British. There is also a space for children with intellectually stimulating video games, comics and game booklets making for a fun, hands-on learning experience.
Open Monday- Friday from 2pm until 6pm and on Saturdays 10am-6pm from now until October 8th.
Portrait de Lafayette. Louis-Léopold Boilly (c) RMN – Grand Palais (château de Versailles) / Agence Bulloz
George Washington – by Charles Wilson Peale (c) Château de Versailles (RMN-GP)/Christophe Fouin
