The Sun King's lost gardens in virtual reality
A VR exhibition at the Château de Versailles
This sensory adventure plunges visitors into the fascinating world of the 17th century, at the crossroads of history, technology and stagecraft. It's an ambitious project led by AP CONCEPT, who have entrusted us with the production of the sets for this unique exhibition.
The Sun King's lost gardens in virtual reality
Le Palace of Versailles is opening a new chapter in its history with an immersive experience that is as poetic as it is innovative. Using virtual reality, visitors are invited to travel back in time to 1682, alongside the famous gardener André Le Nôtre, to explore gardens that have now disappeared: the Royal Menagerie, the Labyrinth grove, the Téthys grotto...
Expectations
Recreating the exotic, mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere of the forgotten gardens of the Sun King was the focus of this immersive project at the Château de Versailles.
The idea was not simply to tell the story, but to bring it to life visually, immersing visitors in a world that was faithful to the 17th century, from the moment they first entered the exhibition room.
To bring this journey back in time to life, our teams have created entirely bespoke immersive sets:
Exotic animals printed on M1 fire-rated wood and cut to shape punctuate the space, recalling the richness of the Royal Menagerie.
A wall decoration using PVC-free wallpaper, with rich, colourful textures, recreates the graphic atmosphere of the groves of yesteryear.
Finely cut, frosted vinyl windows evoke the lush vegetation and dreamlike sculptures of lost gardens.
A complete project, from design to installation, to create a stage setting worthy of the place and its history.
Don't miss this original botanical and artistic experience, to be discovered in the sumptuous setting of the Château de Versailles until 4 January 2026!
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