A new fountain has been unveiled at Versailles for the first time in over 300 years. Made from 2,000 gilded glass orbs, Les Belles Dances (2015) by French sculptor Jean-Michel Othoniel is a permanent ...

For the first time in over 300 years, a new fountain has sprung up in the legendary gardens of Versailles. Made from 2,000 glass beads, Les Belles Danses is a new permanent installation in the royal ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Louis XIV was not a king to mess with, especially in the garden. When his finance minister, Nicolas Fouquet, threw a party to unveil the ...

This file photo taken on December 3, 2015 shows Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson posing beside his art installation "Ice Watch" made with parts of Greenland's ice cap, on display in front of ...

A visit to Versailles is a must for anyone exploring France. This grand palace, known for its opulent architecture, stunning gardens, and rich history, was once the royal residence of King Louis XIV.

French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel with some of his works in Hong Kong, May 2014. The sculptures he is designing for Versailles have a similar pearl-strand shape. ALEX HOFFORD/epa/Corbis Versailles is ...

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