Palace of Versailles reopens after bomb scare

Due to security concerns, the Palace of Versailles in France had briefly closed its doors to tourists. This notification was issued by the Chateau of Versailles via their social network. According to BFM TV, quoting police sources, a bomb squad was summoned to the scene as a precaution.

The bomb threat occurred just a day after a teacher was killed in a horrific Islamist assault. The false bomb scare not only forced the evacuation of the Palace of Versailles but also of the Louvre museum and the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris.

Fortunately, the Palace of Versailles addressed the security issue quickly and reopened its doors to tourists later that afternoon. The Chateau of Versailles acknowledged this via its social media network.


Despite the fact that BFM TV first reported the presence of a bomb squad, local police in Versailles subsequently acknowledged that the police operation had been successful. As a consequence, the previous security restrictions have been dropped, and tourists can once again explore the historic place.

The Palace of Versailles, an important cultural asset of France, remains dedicated to the safety and security of all visitors. These recent incidents serve as a reminder of the significance of maintaining strong security measures in the face of continuous public safety problems.