



Parterre du Midi
Versailles
Step into the hidden Midi Wing, where France's parliament once met and rows of seats still stand ready for congress. This newly opened wing reveals how democracy took root inside a palace built for kings.
Rarely open wing
19th-century parliamentary history
Behind-the-scenes Republic spaces
Walk through Congress chamber
Tips
🪑walk between 1500 parliamentary seats
🏛️weekends only, included in château ticket
🔏see the Great Seal of France in the Seal Room
Parterre du Midi
Versailles




Step into the hidden Midi Wing, where France's parliament once met and rows of seats still stand ready for congress. This newly opened wing reveals how democracy took root inside a palace built for kings.
Rarely open wing
19th-century parliamentary history
Behind-the-scenes Republic spaces
Walk through Congress chamber
Tips
🪑walk between 1500 parliamentary seats
🏛️weekends only, included in château ticket
🔏see the Great Seal of France in the Seal Room