Park · Château – Parterre d'Eau
Photo: Château de Versailles / Thomas Garnier
Gardens of Versailles
Le Nôtre's parterres, fountains and groves are free to roam on ordinary days, and pushchairs are allowed on the paths, so even toddlers can do the great view down to the Grand Canal.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Château – Parterre d'Eau |
| Address | Entrance through the Cour des Princes, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles |
| Season and hours | Open every day. High season (to 1 November 2026): 07:00–20:30, last admission 19:00; closing 18:15 on the weekend of 1 November 2026. Low season (from 2 November): 08:00–18:00, and some groves are closed. Closed in exceptional weather (snow, violent winds). |
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Checked on en.chateauversailles.fr, versailles-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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