Tuesday, June 17, 2008

day four (3): Versailles and more...

Les Fontaines de Versailles.


An important part of the structure of the Gardens are the many fountains. And even though none were on while we were there, they were nonetheless impressive...

View of the Parterre de l'Eau from La Galerie des Glaces ...



Assorted statuary surrounding the fountains of the Parterre de l'Eau...







From La Fontaine de la Chasse...




Fontaine Latone, with the Green Carpet and Grand Canal behind...



La Fontaine d'Apollo...



Miscellaneous petit fontaines from the Avenue de 'lEau...





La Fontaine de Dragon...





La fontaine de Neptune...




Urns around La fontaine de Neptune...





... this one has Lobster handles...

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