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 comes 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.