“Lost, are we?” a voice chuckled. We’re standing before the Bosquet de l’Obélisque, once a simple dining hall. Imagine the lavish feasts of Louis XIV in the Salle des Festins, designed by Le Nôtre himself. By 1706, Hardouin-Mansart transformed this space, replacing the feasts with the Bosquet de l’Obélisque. He crafted a magnificent rectangular basin, split into two levels. Picture water jetting upwards, creating a shimmering liquid obelisk, a spectacle known as the Grandes Eaux Musicales. The upper basin overflows, cascading down four elegant water stairs into the lower pool. The Bosquet de l’Obélisque isn’t just about waterworks. Originally, lead decorations adorned this area. They were later repurposed to beautify the Grand Trianon gardens, adding a touch of history to another corner of Versailles. Today, a simple crown of reeds, crafted from lead in 1788, sits at the basin’s center. It’s a quiet reminder of the constant evolution of this royal playground. The Bosquet de l’Obélisque, a beautiful blend of nature and artistry, awaits your exploration.
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