Gardens of Versailles
Gardens of Versailles, French formal garden in Versailles, France
The Gardens of Versailles extend across 800 hectares, featuring geometric patterns, grand fountains, marble statues, and perfectly trimmed hedges along extensive pathways.
Andre Le Notre designed these gardens in 1661 under Louis XIV's supervision, transforming undeveloped land into an exemplary display of French landscaping over 40 years.
The gardens contain multiple fountains depicting scenes from classical mythology, including the Bassin de Latone and the Apollo Fountain representing ancient narratives.
Visitors can access the gardens through multiple entrances including the Queen's Gate, with free admission on regular days and special rates during fountain shows.
The garden's water system required the construction of the Machine de Marly, an engineering innovation that pumped water from the Seine River to supply the numerous fountains.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1624
Part of: Palace and Park of Versailles
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France 78000 Versailles
Opening Hours: April-October: 08:00-20:30, November-March: 08:00-18:00
Phone: +33130837800
Website: https://chateauversailles.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.80806,2.10833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
Palace of Versailles
951 m
Hall of Mirrors
950 m
Petit Trianon
856 m
Grand Trianon
788 m
La Lanterne
1.3 km
Park of Versailles
0 m
Salle du Jeu de Paume
1.4 km
Opéra royal de Versailles
1.1 km
Galerie des Batailles
1 km
Appartement du roi
964 m
Château du Petit Trianon
845 m
Versailles Orangerie
981 m
Bust of Louis XIV
1.2 km
Chapel of the Petit Trianon
793 m
Chapel of Versailles Palace
1.1 km
Petit appartement du roi
983 m
Bosquet des Rocailles
764 m
Salle des Croisades
1.1 km
Museum of the History of France
1 km
Grand appartement de la reine
980 m
Salon d'Hercule
1 km
Enlèvement de Proserpine par Pluton
366 m
Bassin d'Apollon
190 m
Petit appartement de la reine
982 m
Trianon de Porcelaine
713 m
Latona Fountain
742 m
Ferme de Gally
2.2 km
Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV
1.2 kmReviews
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