Amazing Facts About Versailles Garden Secrets
Did you know that the gardens at the Palace of Versailles are actually a fun house? Here are seven fun facts about the gardens at the Palace of Versailles. Number seven, the palace was built in the 17th century by the same architect who designed the gardens. Andre Lenotra’s design for the gardens took 10 years to complete and it was built on the site of an old moat. Number six, the gardens were a gift to Napoleon from the king of Sweden. When Napoleon invaded Sweden in 1812, he was so impressed by the country’s natural beauty that he asked for the king’s permission to take some of the plants back to France. Number five, the gardens are home to a variety of exotic plants and trees, including a giant sequoia that was planted in 1862. Number four, the gardens have a grotto and a waterfall. Number three, there is a secret tunnel that connects the palace to the gardens. This was used by the royal family and their guests to escape the heat or to take shelter from storms. Number two, the gardens were open to the public for the first time in 1861. And number one, the gardens are still a popular destination for tourists today.
versailles gardens are full of surprises
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The Palace Of Versailles is so much larger than anticipated.