Day 3. Today we vowed
to do less walking, no shopping (since the day before we’d shopped too much),
and try to see some sights. Sunny booked
two tickets for the palace at Versailles and we took an early train to try to
beat the crowds.
The weather was forecasted to be gorgeous and sunny at 75 degrees which was a nice change from the
drizzling grey days we’d had.
Apparently, all of Europe is need of some sunny Spring days because
people were out in droves to see Versailles.
We didn't end up beating the crowds but everything was so efficient, the
lines went fast and it wasn't a problem to get in.
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| fireplace that was almost taller than me |
Side note: I've given up on getting good coffee in
France-Even the espresso at Starbucks pales in comparison to Ethiopian
coffee.
We toured the palace including the King and Queen’s quarters
ballrooms, antechambers and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
It was spectacularly gilded,
painted and marbled. I was especially
taken with the crystal chandeliers, paintings and brocade fabric on the walls
and upholstery.
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| painted frescos on the ceiling of the royal chapel in the palace |
The Queens bedroom was
decorated in beautiful pale colors and fabric.
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| The Queen, Marie Antoinette's bedroom |
The three square miles of palace gardens were our next
stop. The jardins were full of walking
paths, fountains and meticulously groomed box woods. When we’d had our fill, we found the
pedestrian exit and started walking...
1 comment:
What a fun trip! That was very sweet of Justin to plan this getaway for you. I loved the night Eifel Tower pictures especially. I bet 3 little girls and your hubby were happy to see their mom!
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