The lavish historical drama about the young Louis XIV building his glittering palace was filmed among the real châteaux of France – with the magnificent Vaux-le-Vicomte, the very house that inspired Versailles, standing in for the Sun King’s court.
Where was Versailles filmed?
Versailles was filmed at the great châteaux of France – above all Vaux-le-Vicomte – with Fontainebleau and other palaces.
Every Versailles location, explained
The palace – Vaux-le-Vicomte
The court used the magnificent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte near Melun, France – the house that inspired Versailles.
Fontainebleau and Sceaux
Further palace scenes used Fontainebleau and the park of Sceaux.
The French châteaux
The series used castles like Rambouillet, Vigny and Pierrefonds.
Royaumont Abbey
Some scenes used the medieval Royaumont Abbey.
Planning a visit
Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau – the film’s real palaces – are magnificent, visitable French châteaux.
