Parc de Sceaux

The Parc de Sceaux is a large park located south of Paris. It used to belong to Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who served as Minister of Finances of France under King Louis XIV. The park has a castle (Château de Sceaux), built in the 19th century, and an expansive garden designed by André Le Nôtre.

Above, Grand Canal.

Above, castle.

Above, main entrance.

Above, Pavillon de l’Aurore.

Above, Cascades. Unfortunately, the fountains were not working while I visited: They start only at 11am, which I didn’t know….

Above, Octogone.

Above, runners along the Grand Canal.