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Le Bacin d'Apollon
The Small Canal gives access to the Petit Trianon and the Grand Trianon, the first wanted by Marie Antoinette and the other built by Louis XIV for his numerous "love-affairs". Continuing through a copse of centuries old trees, one reaches the Hameau de la Reine (the Queen's Village), a veritable rustic Disneyland. For the visit to the large park, we would advise renting bicycles, the famous "Bicyclettes de Versailles", which can be found on both sides of Apollo's Fountain. You cannot leave Versailles without having visited the Orangerie, the largest and most impressive hothouse in Europe.

Parterre d'eau
One of the two "Parterre d'eau" opposite the western façade from which one may gain access to the magnificent gardens.