On a sunny afternoon last week, B and I hopped on the RER (why do I feel like I need a shower after riding on that thing?) and headed to Versailles to walk around the gardens of the chateau. The sheer size of the place is impressive not to mention the amazing architecture and gorgeous gardens. I personally think you could spend days wandering around the grounds and various structures. At the very least, one could spend an entire day there soaking up the history and landscape. So, if you are in Paris and have a day to spare, consider Versailles. If the weather is as beautiful as it was the other day, you will not be disappointed.
Golden gates. Entrance to the chateau.
Once you have paid your dues (both in euros and in time spent standing in line), you enter the Sun King's famous home here.
"To all the glories of France."
The aforementioned line. Ouch. Note: buy tickets ahead of time online and you'll be able to skip the line and act like you are totally in the know compared to all the other tourists who obviously are not as with it as you are.
The gardens.
The chateau.
There's so much to see that you can rent a little car and roam the grounds that way. We decided to keep our 30 euros and instead walk off come calories we consumed at one of the many restaurants in the gardens.
The fountains are beautifully intricate.
Down a random road we came upon this outside living room. No, seriously, that is what it is. Awesomeness.
The tall trees provided some much needed shade while walking the property.
Just a couple of years ago, Marie Antoinette's "village" was renovated and opened to the public. If you go, take the time to check out this area of Versailles.
A shot of her farm house. The sight of it far away makes you want to get a closer look.
So, we left this "house" and headed that way.
Along the way, there was gorgeous scenery.
Even some livestock.
Pretty cool, huh?
After a lot of exploring, the perfect place to rest is on the bank of the pond. Go there to bask in the sun and imagine what it was like when the royalty of France did the same.
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