The 9th ADOR Gala Dinner at l'Opéra Royal, Versailles

Château de Versailles will open some of its most historic rooms on October 3 for the ninth ADOR Gala Dinner, the annual fundraising evening organized by Les Amis de l’Opéra Royal in support of the Opéra Royal’s musical season.

The evening begins with Champagne in the Salle des Croisades before moving to the Opéra Royal for a concert devoted to Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. Belgian soprano Gwendoline Blondeel will perform alongside soloists from the Académie de l’Opéra Royal, with the Chœur et Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal conducted by Gaétan Jarry.

The ADOR Gala unfolds across the château. After the concert, you continue to the Salon d’Hercule for cocktails, followed by a musical interlude in the Chapelle Royale and a walk through the Grands Appartements. Dinner is served at 9 PM in the Galerie des Batailles, the monumental gallery created under Louis-Philippe and lined with paintings recounting major episodes of French military history.

The final part of the evening moves into the Galerie des Glaces for an after-party and fireworks, offering access to rooms that are normally experienced very differently during public visiting hours.

Black tie applies, with tuxedos and evening wear requested. Places are limited.