The variable weather only added character to our lovely day at Versailles. I had been before, but had never had the opportunity to view the grounds so extensively (over 19 000 steps on the Fitbit). The entire property covers more square kilometres than the town Listowel!
Louis' (the XIV) Galerie des Glaces in the elaborate chateau is always a hit, but my favourite are the gardens. Of course these are French gardens, which concentrate more on sculpted trees and fountains than flowers--a lovely spot to have our picnic lunch. Entirely new to me was Marie Antoinette's village within the grounds. Apparently her highness was a wee bit tired of all the grand palaces so she needed Louis (the XVI--there are a lot of Louis) to build her a little village of her own on the grounds. I feel extravagant when we get the fresh pasta pink labeled at Zehrs so you can imagine how over the top these seems to me😄 Tourist Moment: Felt very Parisian running for the metro.....felt very dumb-tourist jumping back off that same train right before the doors closed as we noted it was heading in the wrong direction. Living and Loving the City of Light. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom.
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Madame Bridge P2
4/18/2016 07:28:18 am
Mes étudiants ont aimé les fontaines à Versailles. Est-ce que les gens jettent les monnaies dans les fontaines?
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Mrs H
4/18/2016 09:54:44 am
Les gens ne jettent pas les monnaies dans les fontaines. They do in Rome--it is supposed to guarantee you will come back if you throw coins in the Trevi Fountain.
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