Versailles Chateau Gardens

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Address:Place d'Armes, Versailles
Hours:Open daily 8am - 8:30pm Apr - Oct. Open 8am - 6pm and closed Mondays Nov - Mar
Admission:€ 15 (includes palace tour)

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Good Place to Relax, Picnic Spot, Palace, Park / Garden

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The most acclaimed example of formal French garden design, Versailles’ vast chateau gardens are famed for their geometrically aligned terraces, tree-lined paths, ponds and canals. Spreading west of the palace, the Versailles Chateau Gardens cover 800 hectares (1,976 acres) in the style of garden landscape artist, Andre Le Notre.

One of the most special aspects of the gardens is the 50 fountains which act as focal points, enhancing the geometrical design. From late spring to early autumn, the fountains come to life as part of the annual Grandes Eaux water spectacles. Garden highlights include the horses and chariot of the Apollo Fountain, the Grand Canal stretching off to the horizon, and the detailed parterres of the Orangerie.

Wherever you stroll, you’re bound to come across a grove, colonnade, fountain or sculpture that will surprise, delight and take your breath away.

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Review by Susan W, May 2012

Doing what: Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Great Day Trip ! Guide was very knowledgable and it was especially nice to be picked up at our hotel and returned to it after the trip . Especially liked the small group we were in , The lunch was good and the setting of the restaurant was nice . The restaurant was at an Old Mill . Loved seeing the country side in France

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Review by John T, May 2012

Doing what: Skip the Line: Versailles Palace in One Day including French Market and Grand Canal Picnic

Just fabulous! Marcus, our guide was terrific. The tour was well planned and executed. It was worth every penny!

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Review by Roxana F, May 2012

Doing what: Versailles by Bike Day Tour

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Paris! It was amazing! The palace was so beautiful and the experience of going to the market to select your picnic items and then have a picnic in front of the palace was unforgettable! The tour guide was very professional and was very nice and really made the tour enjoyable. One thing to note, when you go to the Palace you must visit the Palace first before the gardens because they will not let you in to the Palace after the gardens without waiting in line again. We made this mistake because it looked like it was going to rain and we went to the gardens first and were not able to get in the Palace. The actual time for the Palace and garden tour is too short and I would have loved to spend more time there but the tour was still totally worth every penny and more!