Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, Versailles

The Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, or Statue Equestre de Louis XIV, stands in front of the Swiss Water Basin, overlooking the magnificent royal palace. It depicts the former king of France, who was also known as the Sun King.

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Sight Name: Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Versailles, France

Create Your Own Walk in Versailles

Creating your own self-guided walk in Versailles is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Versailles Introduction Walking Tour

Versailles, a wealthy suburb of Paris some 20 kilometers southwest of the capital, is steeped in grandeur and regal history. Known worldwide for its opulent palace – the residence of French royalty, this small town offers much more than just its royal gates. Versailles is a living museum of French architecture and aristocratic life and is historically known for numerous treaties signed there,... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Versailles Gardens Walking Tour

Spread across a vast (800-hectare) area, the Versailles Gardens are the quintessential example of regal grandeur and meticulous French landscape design. Most of its feature areas – known as 'groves' – were created by King Louis XIV’s chief landscape architect André Le Nôtre. Key among the garden's numerous attractions is the Orangerie Fountain, which sets the tone for its... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles