Versailles Palace Gates |
The lineups formed early on a clear morning that surely would've pleased the Sun King himself.
Early Morning Queue |
Royal Courtyard |
Marble Courtyard Clock |
The King's Bedchamber |
The Queen's Bedchamber |
My favourite room in the palace is the Hall of Mirrors with its mirrors, candelabra and gleaming chandeliers. This gallery is where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, formally ending World War I.
Hall of Mirrors |
Gilded Candelabra |
The park is vast and doesn't offer a lot of shade but we didn't have to go far to enjoy the spectacular view across the Latona Basin.
Garden Parterre |
Latona Basin, Royal Drive and Grand Canal |
Latona Fountain |
While the grounds were beautiful, I was a little disappointed with the floral displays. I think we arrived between seasonal plantings so there wasn't much to see. The gardens on my September visit many years ago were much more colourful.
Pyramid Fountain |
Palace Gardens in September (1981) |
By noon I was happy to escape the heat in the much smaller, but tranquil courtyard of our hotel but a full day at Versailles would've allowed a more thorough exploration of the park.
Courtyard of Les Jardins du Marais, Paris |
For more information on the palace and gardens visit the Chateau de Versailles website.
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