{"id":179561,"date":"2025-07-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/07\/18\/dansez-versailles-when-the-chateau-de-versailles-enters-the-era-of-augmented-reality-with-snap\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:49:17","slug":"dansez-versailles-when-the-chateau-de-versailles-enters-the-era-of-augmented-reality-with-snap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/07\/18\/dansez-versailles-when-the-chateau-de-versailles-enters-the-era-of-augmented-reality-with-snap\/","title":{"rendered":"Dansez Versailles: when the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles enters the era of augmented reality with Snap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Snap and the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles have joined forces to offer “Dansez Versailles”, an augmented reality experience that brings Baroque dances back to life in the gardens of the estate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In recent years, cultural institutions have been seeking to renew their approach to heritage. By teaming up with Snap<\/strong>, the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles<\/strong> has taken a new step forward. With “Dansez Versailles<\/strong>“, visitors are invited to enjoy a unique immersive experience combining technology, history and movement<\/strong>. Thanks to augmented reality<\/strong>, the emblematic gardens of Versailles become the stage for a lively return to the splendors of the Court of Louis XIV. <\/p>\n\n

Dance, a tool of power in the time of Louis XIV<\/h2>\n\n

In the 17th century, Baroque dance<\/strong> was more than just entertainment. It was an integral part of the political order of the court. Louis XIV, himself a dancer, founded the Royal Academy of Dance in 1661<\/em>. He codified the art of choreography to make it a tool of social distinction. Through ballets, comedy-ballets and masquerades, dance embodied order, hierarchy and monarchical prestige<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

It’s this historical dimension that Snap and the ch\u00e2teau aim to restore. And they’re doing it in a fun, innovative way, especially designed for young people and families. <\/p>\n\n

A technological immersion in the gardens of Versailles<\/h2>\n\n

Accessible via the official Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles mobile app<\/strong>, the “Dansez Versailles” experience is part of a four-stage tour of<\/strong> the gardens. At each point (located on an interactive map), visitors can trigger an augmented reality animation<\/strong> directly from their smartphone. <\/p>\n\n

The process is simple and fluid: the front camera places a period accessory on the visitor’s head, then the rear camera transforms him or her into a Baroque dancer in costume<\/strong>, moving to a choreography recreated in 3D. The effect is immediate and spectacular, and makes the experience particularly shareable on social networks<\/strong>, notably partner platform Snapchat<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Four Baroque stages to discover<\/h2>\n\n

Each iconic location hosts an iconic dance:<\/p>\n\n