Bassin du Miroir, Versailles

Bassin du Miroir, Versailles

This water feature is easy to spot, as it sits in front of the Jardin du Roi, near the Bassin de Saturne. Spread across three levels, the Bassin du Miroir is bordered with two dragons carved by Hardy in 1702. The widest lower level is decorated with groups of children, while the upper level is dominated by sculptured Cupids, also by Hardy.

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Bassin du Miroir on Map

Sight Name: Bassin du Miroir
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Versailles, France

Create Your Own Walk in Versailles

Create Your Own Walk in Versailles

Creating your own self-guided walk in Versailles is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Versailles Introduction Walking Tour

Versailles Introduction Walking Tour

Situated on the southwest outskirts of Paris, Versailles is a small city famed for housing the opulent residence of French royalty, the Palace of Versailles. The latter is, by far, Versailles' main attraction, complete with its Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments and the Royal Chapel, as well as the spacious formal gardens adorned with fountains and sculptures. Another major attraction is the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Versailles Garden Fountains Tour

Versailles Garden Fountains Tour

Besides its many wonderful plants and trees landscaped into amazing patterns, the gardens at the Royal Palace of Versailles have another key ingredient: water. The marvelous fountains and other fantastic water features here only serve to underline the magnificent beauty of the whole complex. Take our tour to see the best water features in the royal gardens.

Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 10.1 Km or 6.3 Miles