Gardens of the Palace of Versailles
One of the largest gardens ever made the gardens of the Palace of Versailles are laid out on an enormous scale. The gardens are a superb example of French formal gardens. Designed by Le Notre the canals and fountains and water features are a key feature of the gardens. With 372 statues, 55 water features, 600 fountains and 35km of canals you can't help but be impressed.
The garden covers 800 hectares which includes 300 hectares of forest and two 'french' gardens, the 'Petit Parc' and the 'Trianon'
Orangerie at the Palace of Versailles photo copyright
The garden is open from Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am to 5.30pm from November to 2 April, and from 9.00am to 18.30pm 3 April to 31 October
Address: Chateau de Versailles,
78000 Versailles
Tel: 01 30 84 74 00