Orangerie (Palace of Versailles)

The Orangerie at the Palace of Versailles is a historic greenhouse designed to protect subtropical and citrus plants during winter. Built in the 17th century, it features elegant architecture with large windows allowing sunlight to warm the plants naturally. The Orangerie showcases Versailles’ grandeur and horticultural sophistication, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. Today, it remains a symbol of royal luxury and classical European garden design, housing a stunning collection of orange trees, lemon, and other exotic plants, and highlighting the opulence that characterized the Palace of Versailles.