Thanks to the museum pass and a great metro system, visiting the palace of Versailles from Paris is beyond easy and a must for history buffs.There is a reason why the Chateau de Versailles is so well visited. The gardens, the fountains and sculptures, the furnishings and interiors... everything inside and out is worth a glance. And even though we visited in the winter, when the trees were dormant and the fountains were all turned off, the beauty of this palace still shines. Arriving in the morning, we went through security and headed around the back to see the gardens. Some of the most famous gardens in the world, they were still beautiful in the off-season. The tiny shrubs and the design of the grasses were just remarkable. With the reduced crowd size (thank you, Christmas Eve), we spent a good hour outside, wandering around all the sections of the garden. We walked by Latona's fountain and then down the pathway to the fountain of Apollo before returning back to the chateau to explore inside. We made our way around the living areas, through the sculpture wing and into the newly added museum (basically artifacts and pictures of the Kings residing there through the centuries). The living quarters and furnishings were of such intricate detail that most of our imagines didn't capture the essence in which the kings and queens lived. So much gold, so many chandeliers. Speaking of Chandeliers, this is the Hall of Mirrors. Possibly the most famous room in the Chateau, it's a long hallway of mirrors... Aptly named! Big, arched windows were on one side and on the opposite were mirrors that duplicated the shape of the windows. To help catch the light, dozens of crystal chandeliers were hanging from the immaculately painted ceiling. Impressive! Versailles was once a place where the kings of France lived a life of luxury. Now, it's a setting for the French people to display their heritage. Just 20 minutes from Paris, it really is worth a half-day trip, especially if you're visiting in the warmer months.
Until Next Time, C + D
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