Versailles-Château Park

Park near the Porte Saint-Antoine.

(S/E) Cross it to take the small Allée de Saint-Antoine on the left, which leads to the Grille de la Reine.

(1) Cross Boulevard de la Reine and continue straight ahead along Allée des Moutons to enter the castle gardens. Turn left at the Neptune fountain, then right to go up Allée d'Eau. Cross the North Parterre to reach the Orangery.

(2) Turn right and walk down to Allée du Mail. Follow it all the way to Allée d'Apollon.

(3) Turn right onto this path and continue to the Apollo Basin. Go around the basin on the right to reach the Grand Canal, then the Allée de Bailly.

(4) Continue along Allée de Bailly, which goes around the Grand Canal and joins Allée des Hâ-Hâ.

(5) Turn right onto this path and walk to Allée des Rendez-Vous.

(6) Turn right and continue along this path until you reach the Porte Saint-Antoine. Turn left to exit the park and return to the car park (S/E).

The gardens are only accessible free of charge during the low tourist season.