The Parterre du Midi is a formal garden located in the Palace of Versailles. It is situated on the south side of the palace and features symmetrical flower beds, fountains, grottos, and sculptures. The area was designed by André Le Nôtre in 1671 as part of Louis XIV’s grand redesign of Versailles. It consists of an expansive lawn surrounded by gravel paths, flanked by two large parterres with four alleys lined with boxwood hedges. The main feature is a central pool filled with statues and jets of water from three cascades that create a magnificent spectacle when illuminated at night. In addition to providing aesthetic pleasure for visitors, the Parterre du Midi also serves as an important historic landmark that speaks to France’s royal past.