A showcase of global biodiversity, the Queen’s Grove was conceived as a succession of green, open-air “rooms,” each devoted to a different plant species
An aerial view of the Queen’s Grove taken on May 13, 2020 shows the restoration project underway.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.Courtesy Chateau Versaillessoon became the queen’s favorite and highlighted the main room, where she would gather with her children and close company.
“The research became serious detective work,” explains Ciampini. “Sometimes plant names would change over time. For example, the tulip poplar was sometimes called ‘white wood’ or ‘yellow wood’—these names came directly from translations by the early botanical explorers of Native American words.” . The latter is among 30 trees throughout the estate listed on the “Admirable Trees” trail, which visitors can stroll with the free audio guide in the Palace of Versailles app.
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