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The park of the Château du Versailles

A very nice free walk in the park of the most beautiful castle in the world

The entrance to the park is free, on Sundays you can meet many joggers doing their morning run. The park is huge and has several entrances. The best is not to go through the main entrance just in front of the castle but to take an entrance a little further (route de Saint-Cyr) where you will not have to pay to park your car.

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Duration: 2 h.
Practical information

The entrance by the road to Saint-Cyr

The entrance on the D10 towards Saint-Cyr is the easiest if you want to park your car without paying, avoid the crowds and access the park. You can also bring your bike. It's quite incredible that access to one of the world's most famous parks is free.
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Nice perspective

You'll have to walk a bit before you reach the Grand Canal at the bottom of the driveway.
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At the end of the park

This vast, straight stretch of water is one of the most emblematic features of the Parc de Versailles. It was created to offer an impressive perspective from the château, highlighting the grandeur of the palace and its surroundings. The park is so large that you can hardly see the Château at all.
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Le Grand Canal

You can walk around the Grand Canal but there is not much to see. You can also visit the fountains for free except during the days dedicated to the "Grandes Eaux" when the access to the fountains is paying.
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View on the Grand Canal

The view over the Grand Canal and the grounds of the Château de Versailles is magnificent. The Grand Canal was not just a decorative feature, but also a place of entertainment and leisure for the royal court. Majestic boats sailed on it during sumptuous festivities, offering a grandiose spectacle to Louis XIV's guests.
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The alleys of the park

If you want to walk in the park, it is better to have a bicycle.
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The segway

You can rent a segway to visit the park.
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Electric cars

You can also rent electric carts or bicycles.
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Other walks

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A walk in Marie-Antoinette's estate in Versailles

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The park of Versailles, the Orangery, the Bassin de Neptune

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The Great Waters at Versailles

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Walk in the arboretum of Chèvreloup
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