The Pond of the Swiss

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Destination
La Pièce d'eau des suisses
route de Saint-Cyr
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.798447
Longitude : 2.116253
Contact
The Pond of the Swiss
route de Saint-Cyr
78000
Versailles

Presentation

Treat yourself to an exceptional stroll around the Pièce d’Eau des Suisses, a vast 13-hectare basin dug between 1679 and 1682 by a regiment of Swiss Guards, from which it takes its name today.
Located at the foot of Rue de l’Indépendance Américaine, on the edge of the charming Saint-Louis district, this majestic water feature is open to pedestrians and cyclists from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entry at 6:15 p.m.).

Designed to enhance the southern perspective of the Palace of Versailles, it extends the Orangerie and also played a key role in draining the land dedicated to the King’s Kitchen Garden, created at the same time.

At the end of the basin, discover a fascinating replica of the famous equestrian statue of Louis XIV by Le Bernin. Initially poorly received by the Sun King, the work was transformed into an antique hero and moved out of his sight — adding a touch of history and mystery to this unique site.

Surrounded by vast green lawns and bordered by wide alleys shaded by magnificent century-old plane trees, the Pièce d’Eau des Suisses is today a haven of peace, perfect for relaxing, strolling, or enjoying a picnic with family or friends.

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