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What happened to the original labyrinth in the gardens of Versailles?

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Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles, Paris.

The original labyrinth constructed in the gardens of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV was eventually removed and replaced by the Queen’s Grove. This new area later became a notable site of political intrigue during the Affair of the Diamond Necklace.1