To the sources of the Grandes Eaux de Versailles (walking tour and talk)

Friday 31 July 2026

15:00 to 16:30

Sunday 23 August 2026

15:00 to 16:30

Destination
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.806024
Longitude : 2.127864
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Versailles Grand Parc
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Location
78000
Versailles

Presentation

Discover the hydraulic systems designed during the reign of Louis XIV in the town of Versailles! To supply water to the fountains in the palace gardens, the Sun King commissioned extraordinary works, significant remains of which can still be seen in the town.
Follow in the footsteps of the reservoirs in the Notre-Dame district all the way to those on Montbauron Hill and discover the various water systems in operation and the ingenuity of the scholars who surrounded the king!

Special conditions:
Recommended for ages 12 and over.
Distance: 3 km.
City route: noisy areas, cobbled surfaces and hills. Please wear suitable footwear.
Not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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78000 Versailles

From Friday 03 April to Sunday 01 November 2026

Saturday, Sunday

09:00 to 19:00

Early closing at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday 16 May, Sunday 25 October, Saturday 31 October, Sunday 1 November, as well as on the evenings of the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes from 6 June to 19 September 2026.