Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles

The Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles is one of several cemeteries in Versailles, Yvelines. It is among the oldest urban cemeteries in France, having been established in 1770 by the parish of Saint-Louis, Versailles, the church of which is now Versailles Cathedral.

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Type: Cemetery
Description: cemetery in Versailles, Yvelines, France
Also known as: “Cimetière Saint-Louis” and “Cimetiere Saint-Louis de Versailles”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chapelle de l’Immaculée-Conception des Clarisses de Versailles and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérance de Versailles.

Chapelle de l’Immaculée-Conception des Clarisses de Versailles

Church

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Chapelle de l’Immaculée-Conception des Clarisses de Versailles is a church.

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérance de Versailles

Church

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Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérance de Versailles is a church, which is situated 110 metres northwest of Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles.

Potager du roi

Garden

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The Potager du roi, near the Palace of Versailles, produced fresh vegetables and fruits for the table of the court of Louis XIV. It was created between 1678 and 1683 by Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie, the director of the royal fruit and vegetable gardens. Potager du roi is situated 540 metres north of Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quartier Saint-Louis, Versailles and Satory.

Quartier Saint-Louis, Versailles

Suburb

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Quartier Saint-Louis, Versailles is a suburb.

Satory

Suburb

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