Period ball: Second Empire

Spectacle, festival (concert, danse, théâtre)

Take a trip back in time with the period balls at the Hôtel de la Marine!

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  • From 2.30pm to 5.30pm

  • In the main courtyard: free without reservation

    In the State Rooms, the event is included in the self-guided tours:
    Stewards' Apartments: €17 
    Al Thani Collection: €13

  • General public

  • The ball may take place subject to favourable weather conditionsCostumes are not compulsory and are not lent by the monument.

  • Book your ticket

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The Hôtel de la Marine invites you to a period ball on the theme of the Second Empire!

The Carnet de Bals association is taking over the Hôtel de la Marine for evenings worthy of the finest receptions hosted by the monument.

Specialising in the re-enactment of great historical balls, the members of the association will be taking over the elegant Cour d'Honneur for demonstrations and participatory dances, and the state rooms for dance demonstrations.

An event not to be missed, open to visitors and walkers alike!

A new ball every month at the Hôtel de la Marine

On the programme:

  • Friday 8 March: Renaissance Ball
  • Friday 26 April: Empire Ball
  • Saturday 25 May: Second Empire Ball
  • Friday 28 June: 1900 Ball