Bassin de Neptune
- Address:Rue des Reservoirs, Versailles
- Hours:Gardens open daily Apr - Oct; closed Mondays Nov - Mar
- Admission:Adults: € 15
7:59 AM Monday, May 28
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Versailles’ chateau gardens are vast, laid out in formal French style and famed for their geometrically aligned terraces, tree-lined paths and, notably, their ponds.
Of all the lovely fountain pools gracing the Versailles gardens, the Bassin de Neptune is the largest.
Designed by famed landscape artist Le Notre and laid out between 1661 and 1700, the fountain features three groups of statues, including Neptune and Amphitrite.
A new fountain installed by Louis XV in the 1730s was acclaimed for the force and variety of its jets water playing over the sculptural groups. In all, the fountain boasts 99 water effects and is fronted by the lovely Dragon Fountain
In summer, Bassin de Neptune is a focus for a display of choreographed fireworks, spectacularly reflected in the fountain’s expansive pool.
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Loved this tour! Giverny is amazingly beautiful. Versailles was also beautiful in its own way. It was great to skip the lines at Versailles (there were huge lines to get in) and the tour guide was great!
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My mother and I went on the Giverny/Versailles trip on her 70th birthday. We had a wonderful day. The sun shone. Monet's garden was out of this world. I've never heard such noisy frogs! Lunch was delicious. Versailles was overwhelming. You would need two days to see it all. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgable and entertaining. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Great value especially the jump the line aspect as there are always queues to get into Versailles. We took the train which takes about 1 hour is isn't that expensive. The Railway Station at Versailles is directly opposite the office where you meet up with the guide.
Our guide (Anise) was very good, taking her time to explain the various aspects of the palace and gardens. I would certainly recommend this tour.
The Bassin de Neptune is 300 meters (984 feet) north of the palace.
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