Boats are docked at the side of the lake at the portion of the gardens of Versailles Palace (pronounced as ver-sigh) called Little Venice. The lake, just off the Grand Canal, is part of the 815-hectare garden that serves as the backyard of the majestic Chateau Versailles, which back in the reign of French King Louis XIV was the seat of royalty. As if the views are not yet enough -- the palace itself, the manicured lawns and well-maintained topiaries, the fountains, and the vast expanse of forest and green horizon -- boating at the man-made lake or just sitting on the grass beside it can be quite a different experience.
