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The Versailles Fountains and Shows
The extensive baroque formal gardens at the Palace of Versailles, designed by André Le Nôtre for the Sun King Louis XIV, features over 50 grand water fountains. Each fountain was designed and sculpted based on themes from Greco-Roman mythology. The gardens and fountains are a spectacular sight year-round, but especially so between the months of April and November when Musical Fountains and Night Fountains Shows take place.
During these months, the historic Versailles fountains can be seen in action, moving to the tunes of French Baroque music and at the night shows, combined with spectacular visual effects and fireworks.
Explore the Versailles Fountains
The Four Seasons Fountains
The entrance to the Royal Way is marked by the monumental Four Fountains dedicated to the four seasons- The Spring Fountain and the Summer Fountain are to the north of the alleys, while the Autumn Fountain and the Winter Fountain are to the south.
Fountains of the Fight of the Animals
The fountain demonstrates a fight between animals. A lion is shown defeating a wolf and wild boar, a tiger defeating a bear and a bloodhound bringing down a stag. Water jets sprout out of the animal's mouths, with the jet of the victorious animal falling into the upper basin and the jet of the victim falls into the lower basin.
Dragon Fountain
A majestic piece of art, the Dragon fountain represents an episode from the legend of Apollo, where young Apollo shot and killed a serpent Python with an arrow. This is the tallest fountain in the gardens of Versailles, with the main water jet reaching a height of 27 meters.
Neptune fountain
Made between 1679 and 1682, the construction of the Neptune Fountain was overseen by André le Nôtre and officially opened by Louis XV . Greatly admired for its size, the fountain is also an extraordinary hydraulic system featuring 99 jets
Latona's fountain
Illustrating the story of Apollo's mother Latona, the fountain depicts her protecting her children from the insults of peasants and pleading with the gods to avenge her. The gods oblige and turn the peasants into frogs and lizards. The fountain features figures of peasants in mid-transformation with 24 frogs surrounding the fountain.
Apollo's fountain
Built between 1668- 1670, the fountain is based on the legend of Apollo, the sun god. Designed by Charles Le Brun, It features Apollo rising from the sea on a four-horse chariot, surrounded by tritons and leaping dolphins.
Versailles Fountain Shows
Musical Fountains Show Days
Musical Fountains Show Timings
Musical Fountains Show Days
- Every Saturday and Sunday from May 22 - October 31
- Additional date: July 14, 2021
The Night Fountain Shows
- Every Saturday: from June 12 - September 18 2021
- Water displays From 8:30 PM to 10:40 PM and fireworks from 10:50 PM to 11:05 PM
- Special show: July 14 2021 (Wednesday)
Weekends and Public Holidays Show Timings
1. Historical Water Displays : 11 am to 12 pm, and from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
2. Mirror Pool : Water display every 10 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
3. Water Theater Grove : Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
4. Neptune Fountain : Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm, and then from 5.45 pm to 6:45 pm.
5. The finale of the show at the Neptune Fountain takes place from 5.20 pm to 5.30 pm
Tuesdays and Special Days
1. Historical Water Displays : Water display between 11 am to 12 pm, and then from 2.30 pm to 4 pm
2. Mirror Pool: Water display every 10 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
3. Water Theater Grove: Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
4. Neptune Fountain: Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm