In the gardens of Versailles, Grand Canal forms part of a grandiose cross oriented to reflect the setting sun. The cross-shaped body of water creates a long perimeter of 5.5 km (3.4 mi). Louis XIV used to hold boating parties here, and now you can rent a boat to paddle yourself, or hire a guide to row for you. Make your Versailles itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Tours to Grand Canal
Grand Canal reviews
-
We rented bikes at the Queen's gate and rode to the canal for a picnic (we got supplies at the Marche). We loved having bikes and after we ate sitting by the canal where the boats were attempting to..... more
We rented bikes at the Queen's gate and rode to the canal for a picnic (we got supplies at the Marche). We loved having bikes and after we ate sitting by the canal where the boats were attempting to..... more »
-
We arrived after closing and just walked the entire Canal Grounds. Truly amazing and to think how long ago this was built. True beauty for everyone to enjoy we ended up walking around 3.5 miles
We arrived after closing and just walked the entire Canal Grounds. Truly amazing and to think how long ago this was built. True beauty for everyone to enjoy we ended up walking around 3.5 miles more »
-
It was quite surreal to go along the path that so many kings, queens, and courtesans traveled.
-
Wonderful Park !
Plan your trip to Versailles
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Versailles
Side trips from Versailles
Hidden gems in Versailles
Historic Sites in Versailles
Shopping in Versailles
Trips in Grand Canal by other users
26 days in Paris
SEE PLAN
Paris
15 days in Paris
SEE PLAN
Sainte-Chapelle
Louvre Museum
Île de la Cité
55 days in Southern Italy, Paris & London
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Paestum
Civita
Positano
40 days in Paris, Bucharest & Thessaloniki
SEE PLAN
Paris
Bucharest
Thessaloniki
29 days in Paris & Amboise
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
Paris
Amboise
20 days in Western Europe
BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Paris
Coupvray
Geneva