Versailles Orangerie, Orangery in Versailles, France
The Orangery features a central gallery measuring 150 meters in length with 13-meter-high vaulted ceilings and thick protective walls of 4-5 meters.
Jules Hardouin-Mansart expanded the original 1663 structure in 1684, creating a grand edifice to protect citrus trees and Mediterranean plants during winter months.
During Louis XIV's reign, courtiers presented orange trees as gifts to gain royal favor, contributing to the largest collection of citrus trees in Europe.
From May to October, over 1000 containers with orange trees, palm trees, and pomegranates move outdoors to the three-hectare Parterre Bas garden area.
The structure maintains temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius through winter due to its southern orientation, double windows, and strategic positioning under Parterre du Midi.
Part of: Palace and Park of Versailles
GPS coordinates: 48.80220,2.11833
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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