Located north of Versailles, the Arboretum gives you the chance to discover one of the largest living tree museums (200 hectares) with over 2 000 species and varietes of trees from the Himlayas, the Caucasus, China and more.

Built at the request of Louis XIV, the site of the École nationale supérieure de paysage, the Potager du Roi, is open to visitors. Classified as a historic monument and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it hosts a rich programme of events

This property was acquired in 1783 by king Louis XVI, as a gift for his siter, Madame Elisabeth.

Dis you know that during the reign of Louis XV the Court of Versailles was known as the perfumed court? No? Then this is the perfect time to excite your senses !

Abutting the King's Kitchen Garden, a little farther to the south, there is a pleasant public garden named Parc Balbi.

This public garden is located on the former site where the tanks were builted by Thomas Gobert, intendant of Louis XIV, in order to power the fountains of the Palace's park.

Exceptional area for walking : this 13 hectare pool was excavated between 1679 and 1682 by the regiment of Swiss Guards from which it takes its name.