Palace of Versailles

Spent the day in the luxurious surroundings of Versailles. An amazing place in a gorgeous location. It’s not far from Paris, just 30 mins on the metro, Was a bit packed but I managed to squeeze my way in and enjoy the sights. There is a magnificent Chapel, a wonderful opera house and the stunning Hall of Mirrors, which is just finishing a massive restoration project. There are also the grounds with lakes and formal gardens, plus The Petit Trianon where Marie Antoinette could play at being a housewife. The park has a whole model village built for the Queen including a farm and a dairy. Must have been quite idyllic and a bit of a shock when she was dragged of to Paris to face the guillotine.
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