La Flotille, Restaurant and ice cream parlor at Grand Canal, Palace of Versailles, France
La Flotille is a restaurant and ice cream establishment positioned along the Grand Canal waterfront at the Palace of Versailles. The venue offers both sit-down dining and casual counter service with seating that overlooks the water and passing boats.
The building dates to 1900 and underwent recent renovation to preserve its original French architectural style. Modern comforts were integrated while maintaining the historical character of the structure.
The place draws on French culinary traditions while embracing contemporary cooking styles in both its sections. Diners and ice cream customers alike enjoy views of passing boats and the waterway.
The establishment is open daily and provides both indoor and outdoor seating across 420 seats total. You can move freely between the restaurant and ice cream counter to choose casual or more formal dining.
The name refers to the small fleet of boats that once traveled the canal, and visitors today still watch these vessels pass by their tables. This connection to the waterway gives the place a living, dynamic quality.
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