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Gardens of Versailles

Versailles

Wander through 800 hectares of meticulously designed French formal gardens, where geometric parterres, hidden groves, and hundreds of fountains create an open-air masterpiece. Free to explore most of the year, these grounds offer shaded avenues for strolling, sunny lawns for picnicking, and endless corners to discover beyond the palace crowds.

formal French gardens
800 hectares to explore
fountains & groves
free entry most days

Tips

🌿"Probably one of the most beautiful places in the world" (The City Sidewalks)
👟comfy shoes essential — the gardens go on for miles
💚"the gardens to be far more enjoyable than the palace itself"

Gardens of Versailles

Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Upcoming at Gardens of Versailles

Thursday, Jun 11
The Musical Fountain Show 2026

The Musical Fountain Show 2026

June 11

The Musical Fountain Show transforms Versailles' legendary gardens into a living spectacle. Classical music scores accompany choreographed fountain displays across André Le Nôtre's manicured grounds: baroque spectacle at its most immersive.

The Musical Gardens Show 2026

The Musical Gardens Show 2026

June 11

Fountains dance to baroque music in one of the world's most spectacular formal gardens. This seasonal spectacle brings Le Nôtre's 17th-century masterpiece to life with live classical performances and choreographed water displays, all set against the palace backdrop. It's far less crowded than the palace interior, with miles of manicured paths perfect for wandering.

Spectacle des fontaines musicales

Spectacle des fontaines musicales

June 11 at 9am

Skip the palace crowds and head straight for the gardens, where 55 fountains dance to baroque music by Lully and Handel. It's Versailles's real showstopper: a two-hour stroll through 17th-century grandeur that feels surprisingly peaceful.