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National Park Attractions In Ile-de-France

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Île-de-France , also known as the région parisienne , is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres and has its own regional council and president. It had an official estimated population of of 12,246,234 as of January 1, 2018, or 18.2% of the population of France.The region is made up of eight administrative departments: Paris, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise and Yvelines. Created as the District of the Paris Region in 1961, it was renamed after the historic province of Île-de-France in 1976 when its administrative status was aligned with th...
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  • 1. L'Orangerie Versailles
    The Versailles Orangerie was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart between 1684 and 1686, replacing Le Vaus design from 1663 - that is to say, before work on the palace had even begun. It is an example of many such prestigious extensions of grand gardens in Europe designed both to shelter tender plants and impress visitors. In the winter, the Versailles Orangerie houses more than a thousand trees in boxes. Most are citrus trees, but there are many tender Mediterranean plants including oleanders, olive, pomegranate, and palm trees, totaling over 1,055 altogether. From May to October, they are put outdoors in the Parterre Bas.
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