Palace of Versailles - Gardens, French Royalty, Baroque
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Palace of Versailles - Gardens, French Royalty, Baroque: The gardens of Versailles were planned by André Le Nôtre, perhaps the most famous and influential landscape architect in French history. Behind the palace, the ground falls away on every side from a terrace adorned with ornamental basins, statues, and bronze groups. Directly west of the terrace is the Latona Fountain, designed by Le Nôtre and sculpted by Gaspard and Balthazard Marsy. The fountain depicts the events of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The Royal Walk extends westward from the palace. A broad avenue centred on the grass of the Green Carpet, it is flanked by rows of large trees and ends at
Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles in northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the center of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theaters of European absolutism.
Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles in northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the center of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theaters of European absolutism.
The Palace of Versailles History and Overview - Art History With Alder
Smarthistory – Louis le Vau, André le Nôtre, and Charles le Brun, Château de Versailles
Versailles Palace: History, Tickets & Tips - 2024
The Garden(S) - その他
Palace of Versailles - Gardens, French Royalty, Baroque
Know Before You Go: Visiting Versailles – Versailles Travel Tips
Versailles Palace Giverny Private Guided Tour With Lunch
How Versailles' Over-the-Top Opulence Drove the French to Revolt
Palace of Versailles: What to See and Do
Versailles Travel Guide: Best of Versailles, Île-de-France Travel 2024
Versailles Palace Giverny Private Guided Tour With Lunch
Quick Guide to the Gardens of Versailles – Map, Top Sights & Versailles Garden Shows
Palace of Versailles - Gardens, French Royalty, Baroque
from
per adult (price varies by group size)