17 mai 2023, France ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
I went a 2 days early because I wanted to visit Versailles so after taking Play airlines thru Reykjavik, I landed at DeGaulle Airport. Next I had to figure out the train system to get toEn savoir plus
FranceÎle-de-FranceVersaillesChapelle royale48°48’16” N 2°7’21” E 18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
FranceÎle-de-FranceLe ChesnayGrand Canal48°48’18” N 2°7’3” E
18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
I think I enjoyed the ceilings the most—beautifully detailed and more interesting than the many portraits. And gorgeous sculpture.
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisMontparnasse48°50’43” N 2°19’20” E
18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Where do I start—it’s over the top in opulence, history, and compelling yet sad stories. The Chateau was stunning in its details with sumptuous fabrics and paintings of every king, queen, child,En savoir plus
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisMontparnasse48°50’43” N 2°19’20” E
18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
What is French history without Napoleon Bonaparte?
But the beds of the King, Dauphin and various Princesses don’t look so comfortable. Aw but the Hall of Mirrors was stunning.
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisMontparnasse48°50’42” N 2°19’20” E
18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Too early in May be be in full flower, but the gardens included many walks with fountains and music playing to create intimate spaces for the royalty to entertain in. And crows to watch us eating inEn savoir plus
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisMontparnasse48°50’43” N 2°19’20” E
18 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
First night in Paris with Glenna, Jenna, Ania and Luz, we went for Classic French Onion Soup, espresso martinis, and escargot. We’ll I didn’t eat the escargot….
