VERSAILLES, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apollo's Chariot Fountain was lifted from its base in the sumptuous gardens of the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday ahead of an 18-month restoration of the gilded lead ...

VERSAILLES, France — The Versailles flower gardens were once a symbol of the French king’s expeditionary might and helped water-deprived courtiers perfume their skin. Now, they have been reimagined to ...

When we think of visiting France, the many historical sites, museums and art galleries, as well as the exquisite cuisine and wines, immediately come to mind. A big attraction, too, are the exceptional ...

STORY: The metal structures that for more than three centuries had been supporting the fountain – consisting of 13 statues and weighing 33 tons – had rusted and warped, leaving the fountain in need of ...

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — The Versailles flower gardens were once a symbol of the French king’s expeditionary might and helped water-deprived courtiers perfume their skin. Now, they have been ...

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“IT’S VERY SHOCKING!” an elderly Frenchwoman cries as she interrupts her promenade down the main axis of the Gardens of Versailles to point out a massive boulder, spray-painted a florid red. The ...

The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports. Meanwhile, the select number of riders of the National Equestrian Academy handling the palace's famed royal ...

VERSAILLES, France — The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports. Meanwhile, the select riders in the National Equestrian Academy who handle the palace's ...

The "Wandering in the Gardens of Jiangnan" exhibition at the French stop opens on Wednesday at France's Versailles Palace. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] The "Wandering in the Gardens of Jiangnan" ...