Description: The parc "Balbi", named after the countess of Balbi, is located right next to the garden of the King and was finished in 1785. In the past, you could find buildings but they have been completely demolished since then. Today, tourists and locals enjoy this green area crossed by a river and where you will be surprised to find a large cave.

Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Monday: 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 21:00
Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00

Description: Built between 1678 and 1682, the garden of the King was first used by King Louis XIV. Since 1991, you can visit it and walk through 9 ha of fruit trees, potato, carrot, asparagus, straweberry plantations and many more. Here's a piece of advice: don't only use your eyes to look around, but also let your nose get captivated by all the fresh surrounding smells!

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00

Description: La pièce d'eau des Suisses or litteraly "The body of water of the Swiss" is an amazing 13 ha park. It was dug by Swiss soldiers between 1679 and 1682 and filled with water to water the fruits and vegetables from the garden of the King. The central body of water is surrounded by well-taken-care-of lawn and plane trees, which make this park the best place to picnic or have a walk.

Description: You can't go to Versailles and not visit the Castle, therefore, your next stop should be the gardens of the Castle of Versailles. The appearance of the gardens varies according the time of the year. This green area is constantly changing just as it always have been. The access to the garden costs between 8,50€ and 9,50€ but is definitely worth the money!

Sunday: 07:00 - 20:30
Monday: 07:00 - 20:30
Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:30
Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:30
Thursday: 07:00 - 20:30
Friday: 07:00 - 20:30
Saturday: 07:00 - 20:30

Description: "The courtyard of smells" is a themed museum about smells and perfumes as well as their evolution through history. It's presented as a short and educational walk. Some parts of the visit are indoors, but you will also be lead through a garden made alive by numerous smells. If you are interested in history, handwork and nature, this place has probably been made for you!