To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, Richaud Space welcomes 21 Official Marine Painters: painters, photographers, sculptors and ceramicists.
\nA striking tribute, between the power of the seas, the poetry of horizons and the diversity of nautical landscapes.<\/p>\n
An immersion in the maritime universe<\/h3>\n
In elegant scenography dialoguing with the architecture of the former royal hospital, you discover a diverse Navy:<\/p>\n
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- military<\/li>\n
- human<\/li>\n
- geographical<\/li>\n
- natural<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An artistic and comprehensive perspective on a heritage often unknown.<\/p>\n
An exhibition designed for everyone<\/h3>\n
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- Interactive world map tracing creation locations (Brittany, Polynesia, Patagonia, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Educational labels for young visitors<\/li>\n
- Dedicated children’s area: reading, drawing, discovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hours<\/strong>
\nWednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00 \u2013 19:00
\nSaturday, Sunday: 10:00 \u2013 19:00<\/p>\n![\"Espace](\"https:\/\/www.hotel-roys-versailles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roys-versailles\/blog\/hotel-des-roys-versailles-espace-richaud-versailles-1024x820.webp\")
<\/p>\nExcellences ! Versailles aux sources de la diplomatie fran\u00e7aise<\/h2>\n
Biblioth\u00e8que Choiseul \u2013 du 6 octobre au 20 d\u00e9cembre 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n
Immerse yourself in the heart of the origins of French diplomacy, from the 16th to the 18th century.
\nThis exhibition, designed with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, reveals the importance of Versailles in the construction of French diplomatic codes.<\/p>\nA captivating historical journey<\/h3>\n
The visitor explores:<\/p>\n
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- The major stages of French diplomacy,<\/li>\n
- The role and training of ambassadors,<\/li>\n
- Diplomatic symbols and tools,<\/li>\n
- The influence of diplomacy in the education of princes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The authentic d\u00e9cor of the Foreign Affairs Hotel reinforces immersion.
\nHours<\/strong>
\nWednesday to Saturday: 13:00 \u2013 18:00<\/p>\n![\"Portraits](\"https:\/\/www.hotel-roys-versailles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roys-versailles\/blog\/hotel-des-roys-versailles-exposition-excellences-versailles.webp\")
<\/p>\n1725: Native American allies at the court of Louis XV<\/h2>\n
Versailles \u2013 from 25 November 2025 to 3 May 2026<\/strong>
\nThe winter’s major exhibition.
\nIt traces the visit to France in 1725 of Oto, Osage, Missouri and Illinois chiefs, invited by the India Company and the young Louis XV.<\/p>\nA historic encounter between two worlds<\/h3>\n
France, present in Louisiana, must then navigate the diplomatic codes of Native American nations.
\nPeriod documents, accounts, engravings and archives \u2013 including those from the Mercure de France \u2013 allow us to relive this exceptional exchange.<\/p>\nRare and fascinating pieces<\/h3>\n
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- Unpublished maps of Louisiana (18th century)<\/li>\n
- Native American artifacts held in the Quai Branly \u2013 Jacques Chirac museum<\/li>\n
- Artistic reference to Rameau’s Les Indes galantes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An exhibition created in partnership with several Native American nations:
\nChoctaw Nation of Oklahoma \u2013 Quapaw Nation \u2013 Miami Tribe of Oklahoma \u2013 Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma<\/strong>
\nHours<\/strong>
\nTuesday to Sunday: 09:00 \u2013 18:30<\/p>\n![\"Artefacts](\"https:\/\/www.hotel-roys-versailles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roys-versailles\/blog\/hotel-des-roys-versailles-exposition-amerindiens-1024x576.webp\")
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