Jardin du Roi, Royal garden grove in Versailles, France
The Jardin du Roi is a bosquet of the gardens of Versailles, bounded by the Allée du Mail to the south and the Allée d'Apollon to the west, with the Bassin de Saturne at its north-eastern corner. The Bosquet du Bassin du Miroir lies to the east, and the Bosquet de la Colonnade and the Salle des Marronniers to the north.
Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre in 1661 to design this garden space, which was developed alongside the Palace over several decades.
The garden displays French classical design principles through its geometric layout, water features, and integration with the Palace's main axis.
Visitors can explore the garden through designated pathways and enjoy seasonal fountain displays from March through October. The best times to visit are the warmer months when the fountains operate regularly.
The Jardin du Roi lies inside a bosquet bounded by the Allée du Mail to the south and the Allée d'Apollon to the west, with the Bassin de Saturne at its north-eastern corner. The Bosquet du Bassin du Miroir lies to the east, and the Colonnade and Salle des Marronniers to the north.
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