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Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

Opéra Royal – Ballet Preljocaj: Le Lac des cygnes

78000 Versailles

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Experience Angelin Preljocaj’s acclaimed reinterpretation of "Swan Lake". Combining Tchaikovsky’s timeless music with contemporary choreography, this visually stunning ballet brings a classic masterpiece into the modern world.

Discover Swan Lake as you have never seen it before in Angelin Preljocaj’s bold and captivating reinterpretation of the iconic ballet.

Following the success of Snow White and Romeo and Juliet, the celebrated French choreographer returns to narrative ballet with a contemporary vision of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. The legendary story of the Swan Princess is reimagined through the lens of today's world, touching on themes such as power, love, beauty, mortality and environmental concerns.

Combining classical inspiration with contemporary dance, the production features breathtaking choreography, immersive visual design by Boris Labbé, atmospheric lighting by Éric Soyer and elegant costumes by Igor Chapurin.

Praised by audiences and critics alike, this exceptional production returns to the Royal Opera of the Palace of Versailles. Accessible to all generations, it offers a moving and visually spectacular journey where timeless storytelling meets contemporary artistic expression.

Created in 2020 at La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand, this production has become one of Angelin Preljocaj’s most celebrated works.

WARNING: This show contains strobe lighting effects.

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Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

Opéra Royal

3 place Léon Gambetta

78000 Versailles

BY CAR Motorway A13 - Versailles Notre-Dame exit Motorway 186 - Versailles Centre exit Free "Place d'armes" parking from 19:00 BY TRAIN Gare Montparnasse > Gare Versailles Chantiers Dreux, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rambouillet direction Gare St. Lazare > Gare Versailles Rive Droite Rive Droite direction Paris RER C > Gare Versailles Rive Gauche - Château Rive Gauche Château direction Pont de Sèvres - Bus 171 > Versailles Château stop

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