Versailles Trip Overview
The gardens to the west of the Palace of Versailles are unparalleled. On this self guided audio tour, you can meditate in the embrace of 200,000 trees, admire the artistry of 221 sculptures and marvel at the spectacle of 55 fountains shooting water as high as seven meters into the air. But this tour is more than just a pleasant stroll. By the end of it, you’ll be looking at the park in a totally different way.
Our focus is on the hidden messages left by King Louis XIV. They’re lost to average visitors today, 300 years after their creation, but I’ll reveal them to you. The Sun King, as he was known, left absolutely nothing to chance in the gardens, and the details told a story that his subjects understood loud and clear. If you are intrigued by history, mythology, numerology, hydrography, meteorology or astronomy this is a tour for you!
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 105 minutes
Starts: Versailles, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Versailles, Île-de-France, France
The gardens to the west of the Palace of Versailles are unparalleled. On this self guided audio tour, you can meditate in the embrace of 200,000 trees, admire the artistry of 221 sculptures and marvel at the spectacle of 55 fountains shooting water as high as seven meters into the air. But this tour is more than just a pleasant stroll. By the end of it, you’ll be looking at the park in a totally different way.
Our focus is on the hidden messages left by King Louis XIV. They’re lost to average visitors today, 300 years after their creation, but I’ll reveal them to you. The Sun King, as he was known, left absolutely nothing to chance in the gardens, and the details told a story that his subjects understood loud and clear. If you are intrigued by history, mythology, numerology, hydrography, meteorology or astronomy this is a tour for you!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Palace of Versailles, Place d’Armes, 78000, Versailles France
The tour takes place in the Gardens of the Palace.
Pass By: Le Jardin de Versailles, Place D’armes A l’Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The tour takes place in the Garden.
Pass By: Parterre d’Eau, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Parterre d’Eau
Pass By: Bassin de Latone, Pl. d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Parterre de Latone.
Pass By: Bassin de Bacchus, Pl. d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by the fountain.
Pass By: Bosquet de la Girandole, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bosquet de la Girandole.
Pass By: Basin of Saturn, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by the Saturne Fountain.
Pass By: La Colonnade, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by La Colonnade.
Pass By: Apollo Fountain, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Le Char d’apollon.
Pass By: Bosquet des Domes, Place d’Armes Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The tour passes by the Wood of the Domes.
Pass By: Bosquet de L’encelade, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bosquet de L’encelade.
Pass By: Flora Basin, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin de Flore.
Pass By: Ceres Basin, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin de Ceres.
Pass By: Bassin des Enfants Dorés, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin des infants dores.
Pass By: Neptune Fountain, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin de Neptune.
Pass By: Bassin du Dragon, Avenue de Trianon Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The tour passes by Bassin du Dragon.
Pass By: Three Fountains Grove, Bosquet des Trois Fontaines, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bosquet des Trois Fontaines.
Pass By: Bassin de la Pyramide, Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The tour passes by Bassin de la Pyramide.
Pass By: Vénus accroupie, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Venus accroupie.
Pass By: Bassin du Nord, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin du Nord.
Pass By: Bassin du Midi, 78000 Versailles, France
The tour passes by Bassin du Midi.
