Ben Squires
International Travel

“Impossible” waterfall installed at Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a must for anyone exploring France, and thanks to this latest installation a visit to the famous grounds just became all the more spectacular.

Danish artist Olafur Eliasson has transformed the Palace’s famed gardens with the installation of an “impossible” waterfall, captivating visitors from around the world.

And as you can see in the gallery above, it’s really something else!

The waterfall has been created as part of a grand project designed to revive the initial vision of Andre Le Notre, principal gardener to King Louis X.

Eliasson said, “The waterfall is an attempt to finalise, to make the impossible possible, to make the dreams come true.”

To observe the speculator water feature scroll through the gallery above. From certain perspectives it looks like an impossible achievement!

What do you think of the new water exhibition at the Palace of Versailles? Have you ever visited this famous site, and how was your trip?

Share your story in the comments.

Image credit: Twitter / Canoe Travel 

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