The entrance to the Royal Way is marked by the monumental Four Fountains dedicated to the four seasons- The Spring Fountain and the Summer Fountain are to the north of the alleys, while the Autumn Fountain and the Winter Fountain are to the south.
The fountain demonstrates a fight between animals. A lion is shown defeating a wolf and wild boar, a tiger defeating a bear and a bloodhound bringing down a stag. Water jets sprout out of the animal's mouths, with the jet of the victorious animal falling into the upper basin and the jet of the victim falls into the lower basin.
A majestic piece of art, the Dragon fountain represents an episode from the legend of Apollo, where young Apollo shot and killed a serpent Python with an arrow. This is the tallest fountain in the gardens of Versailles, with the main water jet reaching a height of 27 meters.
Made between 1679 and 1682, the construction of the Neptune Fountain was overseen by André le Nôtre and officially opened by Louis XV . Greatly admired for its size, the fountain is also an extraordinary hydraulic system featuring 99 jets
Illustrating the story of Apollo's mother Latona, the fountain depicts her protecting her children from the insults of peasants and pleading with the gods to avenge her. The gods oblige and turn the peasants into frogs and lizards. The fountain features figures of peasants in mid-transformation with 24 frogs surrounding the fountain.
Built between 1668- 1670, the fountain is based on the legend of Apollo, the sun god. Designed by Charles Le Brun, It features Apollo rising from the sea on a four-horse chariot, surrounded by tritons and leaping dolphins.
1. Historical Water Displays : 11 am to 12 pm, and from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
2. Mirror Pool : Water display every 10 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
3. Water Theater Grove : Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
4. Neptune Fountain : Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm, and then from 5.45 pm to 6:45 pm.
5. The finale of the show at the Neptune Fountain takes place from 5.20 pm to 5.30 pm
1. Historical Water Displays : Water display between 11 am to 12 pm, and then from 2.30 pm to 4 pm
2. Mirror Pool: Water display every 10 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
3. Water Theater Grove: Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm
4. Neptune Fountain: Water display every 15 minutes from 10 am to 7 pm