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Gardens of Versailles

gardens, Versailles, France

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The Gardens of Versailles, a masterpiece of landscape architecture, were designed by Andr\u00e9 Le N\u00f4tre for King Louis XIV. Located in Versailles, France, these formal French gardens are renowned for their symmetrical design, expansive vistas, and elaborate fountains. Le N\u00f4tre's genius lay in transforming the natural landscape into a grand, ordered space that complemented the opulent [Palace of Versailles](

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