A little-known English-Chinese garden: the Balbi Park
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- From :
- 18 € / pers.
- Duration of the visit :
- 1h30
Good plans
Highlights
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Enjoy exclusive access to an exceptional 18th-century Anglo-Chinese garden—a secret and hidden gem off the beaten path.
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Explore a monumental grotto and a stunning belvedere, precious preserved remnants of the Countess of Balbi's estate.
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Discover the aesthetic and philosophical inspirations that shaped this true "Garden of the Enlightenment."
- French

- Recommended for intermediate walkers

Presentation
Enjoy privileged access to this exceptional 18th-century Anglo-Chinese garden! Visit its monumental cave and belvedere—precious remnants of the park belonging to the Countess of Balbi, mistress of the Count of Provence—and discover the aesthetic and...
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This price includes
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The services of a certified tour guide licensed by the French Ministry of Culture (one guide assigned per group of 15 people maximum)
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Individual audio headsets
This price does not include
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Guide supplement (Sundays, public holidays, and night hours from 9 PM to 6 AM)
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Transport and parking fees
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Personal expenses
Destination
12 Rue du Maréchal Joffre, 78000 Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.79693
Longitude : 2.11959
Contact / Quote
OT Versailles - Visites guidées
Location
12 Rue du Maréchal Joffre, 78000 Versailles
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