The week before Easter, we were lucky enough to have four good friends from the USA come to visit us! First to arrive were Scott, our good friend from Bucknell, and his girlfriend, Karen. On their very first day in France, we decided to get rolling with a trip to Versailles to see one of France's top tourist destinations. Although we were not the only tourists with the idea to visit some of the most well-known gardens in France on a blue-sky, gorgeous, sunny day, the 2-hour wait didn't get us down!
A gorgeous golden gate surrounding the entrance that really speaks for Louis..."Welcome to Versailles! Stay Out...."
The inside of the chateau is filled with interesting historical treasures to see. Gilded ceilings, marble statues, the Hall of Mirrors and Napolean's throne, just to name a few!
The Chapel
While the inside is historical and stunning, on a beautiful, April day, the gardens at Versailles are the place to be. We were there for the 3:30 "Eau Musicale" show, which is when the fountains are turned on and classical music is played throughout the massive garden.
The view of the garden through a palace window. Not a bad view, but they couldn't see the top of the Eiffel Tower.
We've learned all too well that the French love to "pique-nique", and that's just what they did on the banks of the enormous, T-shaped canal that runs through the garden. We followed suit, even adding a short nap on the grass before heading back to Paris.
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