The park of the palace of Versailles near Paris

The large park of the palace of Versailles was designed between 1660 and 1670 by Le Nôtre, the gardener of French king Louis XIV.

The park is a masterpiece of French gardening, where nature is ordered geometrically according to the principles of Classicism.

Spread with beautiful basins, statues and fountains, the park was the decor of magnificent royal parties during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Versailles park and palace

The hamlet of the Queen in the park of Versailles

The park of the palace of Versailles is at the same time a perfect place to take a rest outside of Paris and a beautiful and historical garden.

Riding a boat on the Great Canal, a bicycle in the park alleys, taking a snack in the elegant La Flotille salon de thé, you will like it.

Don't miss too the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces in the park.

Far smaller than the main palace, built during the 18th century, they would alone deserve the trip to Versailles, this magical royal city.

Count a whole day at least for the park and the palace. Don't skip it! You will regret it.

A good way to discover Versailles is on a bus tour.

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