André Le Nôtre (March 12, 1613 – September 15, 1700) was a landscape architect and the gardener of King Louis XIV of France from 1645 to 1700. Most notably, he was responsible for the construction of the park of the Palace of Versailles. His planning was significant as well: at the Tuileries he extended the vista westward, which would later become the avenue of the Champs-Élysées[1] and comprise the Axe historique.
Le Nôtre's other work included the design of many gardens and parks, including those of Chantilly, Chateau Fontainebleau, Racconigi, Saint-Cloud, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and St. James's Park. He also collaborated with Louis Le Vau and[...]