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Easter Walk Through Versailles Gardens

other · 2026-04-28

The author recounts an Easter visit to the Park of the Palace of Versailles, describing the gardens, fountains, and Trianons, which were closed. They note the music of Lully playing over speakers and a rowing competition on the Grand Canal. The author observes inaccessible marshy areas and reflects on the experience, comparing it to a previous visit to Marienbad.

Key facts

  • Visit to Versailles on Easter
  • Trianons were closed
  • Lully music played via intercom
  • Rowing competition on Grand Canal
  • Marais and undergrowth observed
  • Previous visit to Marienbad mentioned

Entities

Artists

  • Lully

Institutions

  • Palace of Versailles

Locations

  • Versailles
  • France
  • Paris
  • Grand Canal
  • Jardins
  • Trianon
  • Marienbad

Sources