Spanning 800 hectares around the Château de Versailles, the Gardens of Versailles are a spectacular sight to behold. Designed by the renowned architect of the time, André Le Nôtre, the magnificent gardens took over 40 years to complete and feature exquisitely landscaped terraces, meticulously manicured lawns, rare flower gardens, bosquets (groves), and an Orangery with more than 1,000 boxed orange trees. The gardens also feature many ornate sculptures, water fountains, and parterres (reflecting pools), and dazzling water shows are held throughout the summer. Forming a backdrop to the gardens is the Grand Canal, a 5,450-foot long lake that took 11 years to complete and hosted the King’s fleet of vessels in the summer.

Place d'Armes Versailles, Île-de-France, 78000, France, Phone: +3313083-78-00

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Chateau de Versailles (Palace of Versailles) Gardens of Versailles Grand Trianon Royal Opera of Versailles (Opera Royal de Versailles) Saint-Louis de Versailles Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Louis de Versailles) Hall of Mirrors Royal Chapel Church of Notre-Dame de Versailles (Notre-Dame de Versailles) Petit Trianon Versailles' Markets Gordon Ramsay au Trianon La Belle Epoque La Veranda Le Sept La Table du 11 Lenotre Tea Salon, Cour de Senteurs Versailles Restaurant La Tour

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