Yvelines
Arrondissement of Versailles
Versailles

Vénus Richelieu

Vénus Richelieu is a work of art in , , . Vénus Richelieu is situated nearby to the fountain , as well as near the grassland .
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  • Type: Work of art
  • Artwork_type: statue
  • Also known as: “Vénus sortant de l’onde”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Allée Royale and Latona Parterre.

Grassland
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is a grassland.

Garden
Photo: Coyau, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a garden, which is situated 160 metres east of Vénus Richelieu.

Photo: Crochet.david, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart between 1684 and 1686, before work on the Château de Versailles had even begun. The Orangerie, which replaced Louis Le Vau's earlier design from 1663, is an example of many such prestigious extensions of grand gardens in Europe designed both to shelter tender plants and impress visitors. is situated 460 metres southeast of Vénus Richelieu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hameau de la Reine and Montreuil (Versailles).

Locality
Photo: Daderot, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a rustic retreat in the park of the Château de Versailles built for Marie Antoinette in 1783 near the in , France.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Suburb
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is an area south of Versailles in . It is mostly known for its military camp, housing: The area hosted some of the shooting events for the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Vénus Richelieu

Latitude
48.80611° or 48° 48′ 22″ north
Longitude
2.11466° or 2° 6′ 53″ east
Inception
1684—1687
Height
2.4 metres (7.8 feet)
Width
0.96 metres (3.1 feet)
Open location code
8FW4R447+CV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1385956979
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­artwork
Open­Street­Map attribute
artwork_type=­statue
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In Other Languages

“Vénus Richelieu” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Венера”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include La Girandole and Le Point du jour, Parc de Versailles, Bosquet des Dômes.

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