Square des Francine, Versailles

Name: Square des Francine
Address: Versailles, France

#29 among attractions in Versailles

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Square des Francine is a public park created from a former watering pool for horses, situated at the edge of the Avenue de Sceaux in Versailles, France. In 2016 the pool was transformed into a geometrical shrubbery park with a playground for children around a fountain. ()

Local name: Abreuvoir Louis XIV/ Square des Francine Elevation: 449 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°47'48"N, 2°7'54"E

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ChantiersVersailles France

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Square des Francine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Versailles, Petit appartement de la reine, Versailles Orangerie, Grand appartement de la reine.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Square des Francine?

Nearby attractions include Caserne d'Artois, Versailles (3 min walk), Église Sainte-Elisabeth de Hongrie, Versailles (8 min walk), Versailles Cathedral, Versailles (9 min walk), Tennis Court Oath, Versailles (12 min walk).

How to get to Square des Francine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Square des Francine:

Bus

Gare de Versailles Chantiers - Gare Routière • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2, 4, 40, 44 (4 min walk)
Gare des Chantiers - États Généraux • Lines: 4, N145 (5 min walk)

Train

Versailles-Chantiers (6 min walk)
Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche (7 min walk)