Walks in the Gardens and Grounds of Versailles

From grand parterres to groves, not to mention the Orangery and basins, the Trianon Estate or the Queen's Hamlet, the renowned gardener Alain Baraton takes you on a journey which changes with each passing season. He gives a fascinating presentation of the gardens and grounds of Versailles in all of their splendour and traces the history of this masterpiece created by Le Nôtre for Louis XIV while leading us along paths once trodden by kings and queens.
This comprehensive and fully illustrated guide cornes with a detailed map, an essential accompaniment for visiting the gardens of Versailles as well as the Châteaux de Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's estate.