Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Versailles, France
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1.3 km
22 m
Experience Versailles in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in VersaillesIndividual Sights in VersaillesSight 1: L'Enlèvement de Proserpine par Pluton
The Abduction of Proserpine by Pluto, a masterpiece by François Girardon inspired by the story of the abduction of Persephone or Proserpina, is a marble-bound group completed around 1696, kept in the orangery of the Palace of Versailles.
Sight 2: Bassin de Latone
The Latona parterre is an element of the garden of Versailles. Located below the Parterre d'Eau, it was designed by André Le Nôtre, then modified by Hardouin-Mansart.
Sight 3: Ulysse
The Philosophers' Roundabout is a crossroads between several alleys in the gardens of Versailles.
Sight 4: Le colérique
The grande commande was a commission ordered by Louis XIV for statues intended to decorate the parterre d’eau of the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, as initially conceived in 1672. The commission, which included 24 statues and four groups, was ordered in 1674. Designed by Charles Le Brun from Cesare Ripa’s Iconologia, the statues were executed by the foremost sculptors of the day.
Sight 5: Parterre du Midi
The Parterre du Midi is a flower bed comprising two circular basins, located in the park of the Palace of Versailles.
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