Parc of Sceaux, French formal garden and museum in Sceaux, France
The park of Sceaux is a French formal garden with geometric patterns, water pools, and a long canal running through it. The grounds extend over wide areas with ordered perspectives and baroque water features.
Colbert established this estate in the 17th century with a garden designed by Le Nôtre following classical French style principles. The site embodies the garden design of France's period of great power.
The château houses a museum showcasing furnishings and decorative objects from France's periods of royal grandeur. Visitors can see how spaces were furnished and understand what people valued during these eras.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset with plenty of space for walking and exploring. During warmer months you can rent boats and experience the water features up close.
The Pavilion of Dawn displays a painted dome showing Aurora as a goddess surrounded by mythological scenes. This ceiling painting by Le Brun is among the most artfully detailed elements you will find here.
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