Chapelle Royale

Espace Richaud

In the former chapel of the Royal Hospital, in the heart of Versailles, the Espace Richaud hosts heritage and contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events.

  1. Espace Richaud

Description

Launched in 1781 under the direction of the architect Charles-François Darnaudin, the construction of the Royal Hospital of Versailles took nearly 80 years, and was not completed until 1859.

By taking the decision to restore the historic chapel of the former hospital to make it a place open to the public, the city of Versailles chose to equip itself with a new prestigious cultural facility. The Espace Richaud, which is only open during the exhibition period, hosts a wide variety of events, particularly during the Mois Molière, this theatre and music festival which takes place every year in June, in the streets, parks, theatres and historic sites of the city.

Spread over three levels, the different spaces dedicated to the creation and promotion of heritage present numerous exhibitions, concerts, conferences, but also live shows.

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Practical info

Access and contact

78 Boulevard de la Reine
78000 Versailles
    Bus: 471, 6214, 6287: station accessible for PMR
    Line L (from La Défense or Gare Saint Lazare). Espace Richard is a 5-minute walk from Versailles Rive droite station.
     
    Car: Notre Dame underground car park or along Boulevard de la Reine
    At 72 and 83 boulevard de la Reine, two parking spaces are reserved for people with an inclusive mobility parking card.

    Days and opening hours

    Open every day between 12 pm and 7 pm.
    Except Monday and Tuesday.
    Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Feast of the Ascension, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
    From 10:00AM on the weekends
     
    Open only during exhibitions.

    Prices

    7 €

    Adult: from 7 € (Self guided.
    €9,50 for a guided tour)
    Reduced price: 5 €
    Set price group adults: 116 to 140 €.

    Free entry for children < 26 years.

    Facility

    • Lift
    • Public WC
    • Exhibition space
    • Meeting room
    • Parking nearby

    Services

    • Room hire
    • Guided tours

    Activities

    • Temporary exhibition

    Tour

    Spoken languages

    • French

    Guided tour languages

    • French

    Bulletin board languages

    • French

    Single services tour

    • Unguided individual tours available permanently
    • Guided individual tours on request
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    Accessibility

    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    The exhibition space at the former Richaud hospital is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. The entrance to the buildings is at ground level, under the porch. Inside, a lift provides access to the upper floors.

    78 Boulevard de la Reine
    78000 Versailles

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