Things to do in Versailles, Ile-de-France: The Best Fountains

January 15, 2022 Viva Honore

This former unofficial capital of France sits just 10 miles from Paris and is easily reachable by train. Even though the Chateau de Versailles has been known as the epitome of indulgent luxury for centuries, seeing it in person is a jaw-dropping experience. The chateau's magnificent gardens are free, but it's worth shelling out for a day ticket to see the interior—although it does make going back to even a fancy hotel seem rather humdrum.
Restaurants in Versailles

1. Bassin d'Apollon

Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Bassin d'Apollon

Reviewed By nickd18 - Calgary, Canada

when you think you have seen it all, then Apollo on his chariot rises out of the pond. The sculpture is amazingly fine. But the pond is so large that it is hard to see all the detail in the bronze without a zoom lens. it is worth the effort.

2. Le Bassin de Latone

Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France http://latone.chateauversailles.fr/page/le-bassin-de-latone/histoire-du-bassin
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Le Bassin de Latone

Reviewed By sanjib_duttagupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

an exquisitely crafted ans sculpted fountain with lots of tortoise statues as smaller fountain-mouths, this is an ideal selfie point after touring the complete outdoors.

3. Bassin de Neptune

Place D'armes château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France http://www.chateauversailles.fr/decouvrir/domaine/jardins/bassins-fontaines#le-bassin-de-neptune
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Bassin de Neptune

4. Bassin du Dragon

Avenue de Trianon Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France http://www.chateauversailles.fr/decouvrir/domaine/jardins/bassins-fontaines#le-bassin-du-dragon
Excellent
32%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Bassin du Dragon

5. Fontaine du Point du Jour

Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Excellent
36%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Fontaine du Point du Jour

6. Bassin de la Pyramide

Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Excellent
22%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Bassin de la Pyramide

7. Le Buffet d'Eau

Place d'Armes Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France http://en.chateauversailles.fr/news/patronage-news/buffet-eau
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Le Buffet d'Eau

Reviewed By AliceR641 - Hobart, Australia

Up near the Grand Trianon this quite well detailed piece sits in isolation, I'd never seen anything like it before, it was well worth a stop at.

8. Bosquet des Domes

Place d'Armes Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 30 83 78 00 http://www.chateauversailles.fr/decouvrir/domaine/jardins/bosquets#bosquets-nord
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2 reviews

Bosquet des Domes

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