The gardens of Versailles - an amazing attraction near Paris, France.
Beauvais shuttle service to and from Versailles gardens
Versailles Gardens is a huge garden which is built on a monumental scale. It covers over 800 hectares of land and was designed as the palatial centre for French government and by the monarch Louis XIV. It is a prime example of the French Baroque style and over the years has had 5 building campaigns to make it one of the most visited sites for people traveling to Paris.
You will be amazed at all of the manicured lawns and elaborate sculptures and intricate fountains. You can spend the whole day here enjoying the view and find something new and unique around every bend. Just like any garden that has stood the test of time; replantation is necessary and the Versailles Gardens has had at least five major replantings.
There are guided tours of the Chateau and gardens. Located on site are bookstores, gift shops and places to dine and grab a snack. The Versailles Gardens are open daily except on official French holidays. There is so much to see and do here. You can rent row boats to enjoy on the Grand Canal and bicycles to ride through the many different areas of this magnificent garden.
If you want a unique way to see the sites at Versailles Gardens then you should look into doing a guided tour on a Segway. A Segway is a high tech electric form of transportation that has two large tires and lets you maneuver around effortlessly. This is a fun and exciting way to visit the Grand Canal and surrounding gardens.
The first hot-air balloon was launched from the forecourt of the gardens in 1783. The estate also features a working farm where crops of wheat are grown on the grounds. To find out more interesting facts about this intriguing place you must visit while in the area on holiday.
You can get to this beautiful place by car, bus, and shuttle service. Most people choose a private shuttle service to avoid unwanted delays and the over crowded public ground transportation. When you are planning your Paris holiday be sure to included a day to step back in time and see one of the oldest and unique places on earth.