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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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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

What a beautiful spot. I see all the other reviews have loved this place as well. For a free little activity, it can't be beat. If you are planning to propose to your significant other in Bahamas, consider this place!

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

This place has to be one of the best places on earth. One of man's best kept secrets. Pictures don't do this place justice, if you are ever in The Bahamas stop by the cloisters.

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Vermont
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

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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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 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 April 13, 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 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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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 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 March 19, 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 March 8, 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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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 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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