Water theatre grove, Baroque water garden in Palace of Versailles, France.
The Water Theatre Grove features fountains with glass beads, modern seating areas, and green spaces arranged in geometric patterns around a central water display.
Created between 1671 and 1674 by André Le Nôtre, the grove initially functioned as an open-air theater with water displays engineered by François and Pierre Francine.
The contemporary fountain sculptures, designed by Jean-Michel Othoniel, reflect the dance movements from Louis XIV's court through Murano glass art formations.
Visitors can access the grove through the Neptune fountain entrance, with water shows occurring every weekend from April through October during regular garden hours.
The Golden Children's Pool contains eight lead cherubs that were originally meant for Marly park before being relocated to this elliptical basin in Versailles.
Location: Versailles
GPS coordinates: 48.80798,2.11897
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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