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Versailles Gardens and French Cloister

Paradise Island Dr. | One & Only Ocean Club, New Providence Island
800-321-3000
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Gardens
Activities: Getting married
Description: Beautifully manicured gardens set next to a 12th century Augustine monastery.
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Vermont
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful and peaceful. A pleasure to walk the grounds. I would recommend eating at the dunes restaurant on the one and only beach club and get there early so you can check this out too by walking the one and only's property.

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See 4 more reviews by VERMONTCOUPLE for Paradise Island
Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

So worth the walk. Beautiful walk down there and gorgeous once you get there. Perfect for photos! The gardens are just stunning and don't forget to walk across the street to see the Cloisters!

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Saratoga, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Bizarre to find an old French cloister in the Bahamas but some very rich man imported it from France and rebuilt it, stone by stone. beautiful view of the ocean through the cloister, perfect background for taking pictures. Right across is the Versailles Garden, which for a native from France like myself, seemed a bit comical considering the location and... More

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See 2 more reviews by Corinne D for Paradise Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stumbled upon this from the pool at the One and Only resort. What a lovely little treat. Beautiful views, manicured gardens and a little slice of history. A great place to take pictures.

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See 5 more reviews by Camatisse for Paradise Island
Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

If in Paris, do plan a day or more to visit the palace and gardens of Versailles . The magnificent grandeur of the palace is breathtaking. Do plan to take the shuttle to see the gardens and other historical buildings, including Marie Antoinette's retreat. There is a cafe and restaurant in the palace. Very pricey and limited seating. Many people... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

A trip into the past and a must in the bahamas. Cindy Crawford married in this garden. Go past the statue of Serenity to see the view of the harbor..nice.. The grounds are well kept by the Ocean Club and a quick trip well worth it to visitors at the Atlantis...take the 10 min. walk up there and bring a... More

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Peterborough, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Visited the Gardens and Cloister during my birthday vacation in March/13. It was raining that day and no one else was there, but it was still beautiful and spiritual in its own way. I didn't have a chance to visit Versailles Gardens when I was in Paris a few years ago, so it was nice to visit this mini-replica. Statues... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jamaicagardenia for Paradise Island
New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

It would be a shame to go to Paradise Island and not check out the gardens. Adjoining the Ocean Club, they are beautiful, full of stunning sculpture. While on our recent visit a young man proposed to his girlfriend. She accepted. Perfect place for the proposal or romantic occasion.

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See 4 more reviews by Saralpo for Paradise Island
Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

beautiful walk with guide and learned some history. and made a couple more stops after that. cabbage beach and fed the fish and turtles at wetlnds

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CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

It's nice to look at and take some photos, especially at sunset. It's more of a 15-30 minute stop. Maybe walk down to the water.

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