Bosquet de Roccailles (Salle de Bal), Versailles
Located west of the Parterre du Midi and south of the Latona Fountain, this bosquet was designed by Le Nôtre and built in the early 1680s. It features a semi-circular cascade that forms the backdrop for this green area. Interspersed with gilded torch lamps, the Salle de Bal was inaugurated in 1683 by Louis XIV’s son, the Grand Dauphin, with a dance party. Remodeled in 1707, the central island has since been removed and an extra entrance added.
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Sight Name: Bosquet de Roccailles (Salle de Bal)
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Versailles, France
Create Your Own Walk in Versailles
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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
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
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
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 10.1 Km or 6.3 Miles