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Grand Canal, Versailles

4.6

#3 of 22 in Historic Sites in Versailles

Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot

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In the gardens of Versailles, Grand Canal forms part of a grandiose cross oriented to reflect the setting sun. The cross-shaped body of water creates a long perimeter of 5.5 km (3.4 mi). Louis XIV used to hold boating parties here, and now you can rent a boat to paddle yourself, or hire a guide to row for you. Make your Versailles itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

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FROM $153 BOOK WITH VIATOR NEW Versailles Golf Cart guided Tour + Romantic Small Boat Escape with Champagne NEW Versailles Golf Cart guided Tour + Romantic Small Boat Escape with Champagne

5.0

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Versailles Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour with Fountains Show Versailles Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour with Fountains Show

1.9

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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4.7

By Elizabeth H

We rented bikes at the Queen's gate and rode to the canal for a picnic (we got supplies at the Marche). We loved having bikes and after we ate sitting by the canal where the boats were attempting to..... more

We rented bikes at the Queen's gate and rode to the canal for a picnic (we got supplies at the Marche). We loved having bikes and after we ate sitting by the canal where the boats were attempting to..... more »
By Jeffrey S

We arrived after closing and just walked the entire Canal Grounds. Truly amazing and to think how long ago this was built. True beauty for everyone to enjoy we ended up walking around 3.5 miles

We arrived after closing and just walked the entire Canal Grounds. Truly amazing and to think how long ago this was built. True beauty for everyone to enjoy we ended up walking around 3.5 miles more »

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By Susie Peterson

It was quite surreal to go along the path that so many kings, queens, and courtesans traveled.

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By Cédric

Wonderful Park !

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