For holiday season, the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles is opening the doors of the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs for an exceptional Discovery Day: workshops, shows, treasure hunts, tours... A wealth of experiences to share with family or friends!
11 a.m.: workshop 'Discovering Baroque: Instruments'
Harpsichord, organ, violins du Roi, oboe... discover rare instruments, some of which have disappeared, but have now been recreated. The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles immerses you in the lively and unique sounds of the Grand Siècle.
From 6 years old
Duration: 45 mins
Prices:
- Free for children
- €5 per adult (€4 with Destination Pass)
2.30 p.m.: workshop 'Discovering Baroque: Costumes'
Explore the world of Baroque costume with original pieces from the CMBV, then create your own model of a period costume!
All ages / From 6 years old
Duration: 45 mins
Prices:
- Free for children
- €5 per adult (€4 with Destination Pass)
3.30 p.m.: show "Loup XIV and Nursery Rhymes'
With
The Nursery Rhymes of Lutetia
Anaïs Raimbault, voice
Claire Hamon, piano and harpsichord
Who is this funny king who keeps doing silly things? King Loup XIV, of course! Young and old alike, enter the court of ‘Loup XIV’ to follow his musical adventures, his musicians and his court ballet troupe.
A show by Claire Hamon and Anaïs Raimbault
With
The Nursery Rhymes of Lutetia
Louis Anderson, voice
Cécile Turby, piano and harpsichord
2–6 years old
Duration: 40 mins
Prices:
- €20 for 1 child + 1 accompanying adult (€15 Destination Pass)
€10 Solidarity rate (students and recipients of minimum social benefits*) - €10 per additional child
€5 Solidarity rate (students and recipients of minimum social benefits*) - €5 per additional accompanying person
€2 Solidarity rate (students and recipients of minimum social benefits*)
*upon presentation of proof
From 2pm to 5pm
Digital treasure hunt ‘The Papillon Saga in Versailles’
Investigate the well-kept secrets of 22 Avenue de Paris in Versailles: these buildings, constructed under Louis XV, are steeped in more than three centuries of history. By following this treasure hunt, you will discover numerous anecdotes ranging from the splendour of the King's court to the present day, including the highlights of the French Revolution.
All audiences
Duration: 45 mins
Free
4.15 p.m.: guided tour
Step inside the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs and explore its political, social and artistic role from the 18th century to the present day. A lively tour accessible to all, guided by the CMBV team.
All audiences
Duration: 45 mins
Free
5 p.m.: meeting with a researcher 'The birth of the concert in France: musical academicism as an artistic ideal'
Researcher at the CMBV and coordinator of the AcadéC project (funded by the French National Research Agency), Bénédicte Hertz invites you on a journey through the provinces in search of the first concert institutions, whose creation permanently transformed the musical landscape of France during the Age of Enlightenment, all the way to Paris and the Court.
All audiences
Duration: 1h
Free
Free tour : digital treasure hunt 'The Papillon Saga in Versailles'
At your own pace, explore the secrets of 22 Avenue de Paris in Versailles. This treasure hunt takes you through 300 years of history, from royal splendour to the Revolution, for a stroll punctuated with anecdotes and discoveries.
All audiences
Duration: 45 mins
Free
