Tennis Court Oath, Versailles

Name: Tennis Court Oath
Address: 1 Rue du Jeu de Paume, Versailles, 78000, France
Telephone: +33 1 39 24 88 88

#32 among attractions in Versailles

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On 20 June 1789, the members of the French Third Estate took the Tennis Court Oath in the tennis court which had been built in 1686 for the use of the Versailles palace. The vote was "not to separate and to reassemble wherever necessary until the Constitution of the kingdom is established". It was a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The Estates-General had been called to address the country's fiscal and agricultural crisis, but they had become bogged down in issues of representation immediately after convening in May 1789, particularly whether they would vote by order or by head. ()

Local name: Serment du Jeu de paume Coordinates: 48°48'4"N, 2°7'26"E

Address

1 Rue du Jeu de PaumeSaint-Louis - Château (Château)Versailles 78000 France

Contact

+33 1 39 24 88 88

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tennis Court Oath open?

Tennis Court Oath is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5:45 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5:45 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5:45 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5:45 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tennis Court Oath?

Nearby attractions include Recollects Convent, Versailles (3 min walk), Cour des Senteurs, Versailles (4 min walk), Louis XIV, Versailles (5 min walk), Versailles Cathedral, Versailles (5 min walk).

How to get to Tennis Court Oath by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tennis Court Oath:

Bus

Rue de Satory • Lines: 11, 40, 401, 44 (3 min walk)
Grille de l'Orangerie • Lines: 11, 40, 401, 44 (4 min walk)

Train

Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche (7 min walk)
Versailles-Chantiers (17 min walk)