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#europetrip What not to miss at the Palace of Versailles is definitely the gardens. It was impressive with the omnipresence of symmetry and order illustrates the domestication of nature by man. There are a few well known fountains ⛲️ in which the two of them are Latona‘s Fountain and Apollo’s Fountain. #travel #Paris #versailles

#europetrip We were so lucky to have visit IMPERIAL SILKS FOR VERSAILLES during our visit to the Grand Trianon. It was an exhibition dedicated to the exceptional order placed by Napoleon with Lyon silk workers in 1811. With no less than 80 km (50 miles) of silks intended to redesign the Palace of Versailles. Through this exhibition, we got to explore the manufacturing techniques involved and see it with our own eyes the collection of textiles remains in an exceptional state of preservation today. #paris #versailles

A visit to the Palace of Versailles is more than just a historical tour—it’s a journey back in time to the height of French royal luxury. Located just outside Paris, this UNESCO World Heritage site was once the residence of Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, and later, Marie Antoinette. A symbol of absolute monarchy, Versailles offers visitors a chance to experience the opulence of the French court. The Palace of Versailles is famous for its grand architecture and iconic rooms, particularly the Hall of Mirrors. This nearly 73-meter-long hall is lined with 357 mirrors that reflect light from the arched windows overlooking the palace gardens. The ceiling is adorned with paintings glorifying Louis XIV, and the room served as the setting for many royal events. Fun fact: It was also here that the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending World War I. Beyond the palace, the Gardens of Versailles are a masterpiece of landscape design. Spanning nearly 2,000 acres, the gardens feature fountains, sculptures, and neatly trimmed pathways that reflect Louis XIV’s vision of taming nature to symbolize his power. A highlight is the Grand Canal, a 1.6-kilometer-long waterway where the royal family once held boating parties. Today, visitors can rent rowboats to enjoy the same experience. During the Musical Fountain Show, the fountains dance to classical music, adding a magical touch to your visit. Tucked away within the palace grounds is Marie Antoinette’s Estate, a quieter and more personal side of Versailles. The estate includes the Petit Trianon, a smaller palace where the queen would escape the formalities of court life. Here, she also created the Hameau de la Reine, a charming village designed to look like a countryside hamlet, complete with a farmhouse, mill, and gardens. This retreat was Marie Antoinette’s way of experiencing a simple, rural life—at least in her own romanticized way. Getting to Versailles from Paris is simple. The RER C train takes about 40 minutes, and from the Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, it’s just a 10-minute walk to the palace. With its rich history and stunning beauty, a day at Versailles offers an unforgettable glimpse into the royal past of France. One important thing to note is that the tickets for the Palace and the Gardens are sold separately. While the palace showcases the grandeur of royal life, the gardens are a must-see in their own right, offering stunning landscapes and serene walks. If you’re short on time, be sure to prioritize what matters most to you, but for a full Versailles experience, both are worth exploring. After your visit, don’t miss the chance to treat yourself like royalty at Ladurée, located within the palace grounds. Famous for its macarons and elegant pastries, Ladurée offers the perfect indulgence to top off your princess-like day. Sitting down for tea and macarons in such a regal setting will make you feel like true royalty. #100waysoftravel #paris #versailles

Lying just outside Paris, is one of France’s most iconic and historical sites: The palace of Versailles. The home of the nations most famous monarchs all the way up to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the sheer opulence on display here is a site to behold. Walking around rooms such as the hall of mirrors and the King’s chamber in addition to the expansive gardens it’s not hard to see why there was a detachment between the people and the monarch which eventually led to the French Revolution. #palace #versailles

#europetrip Grand Trianon was meant to be an escape for King Louis XIV from all the ceremony of the Court while enjoying the company of his concubines. There is also a huge garden behind the Grand Trianon that was built in their perfect geometric forms. #paris #citywalk #versailles

#europetrip During our visit to Palace of Versailles, there was an exhibition going on at Grand Trianon. It was to showcase an exceptional commission placed by Napoleon I with the Lyon silk manufacturers for silks for refurbishment of the Palace of Versailles. Visitors were able to walk through the historical context of the commission and learn some of the manufacturing techniques. #paris #versailles

#europetrip If you are visiting Palace of Versailles, do get the ticket with entry to Gardens of Versailles. Treat yourself to a feast of eyes with the beautiful fountains ⛲️ and statues in this gigantic garden! The garden was designed by the landscape architect André Le Nôtre. The iconic Latona Fountain lies between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal with the statue of the goddess Latona on the top tier. #paris #versailles

#europetrip Imperial silks for Versailles is a special exhibit held in the Grand Trianon of the Palace of the Versailles. The exhibition was astonishing! It presented the silk order made by the Emperor Napoleon which was intended to decorate the Grand Trianon. Each piece of exhibit is so delicate and well preserved! #paris #globetrotter #travel #versailles

#europetrip I would highly recommend to get the ticket for both Palace and Gardens of Versailles. The gardens are so so huge and filled with statues, fountains and mazes! The most significant features are the geometric parterres, grand fountains, and tree-lined pathways. I was in awe by how huge and well-maintained this gigantic garden is! #versailles #paris #globetrotter #travel

#europetrip As part of the tour to Palace of Versailles, we also visited Grand Trianon which was initially a country house for King Louis XIV in the summer. It was an architectural masterpiece by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. You would definitely be amazed by the refined elegance evident from the period furniture, porcelain and paintings. #travel #globetrotter #paris #versailles

#europetrip Hall of Mirrors is probably the most popular room in the Palace of Versailles due to its beautiful and extravagant interior that’s made up of 357 mirrors. It’s also historically important as it was where Treaty of Versailles was signed ! #photospots #paris #versailles #france

#europetrip We were lucky to stumbled upon this interesting yet informative exhibit in Grand Trianon. Imperial Silk for Versailles is an exhibition about NapoleonI 's exceptional order to the Lyonnais silk manufacturers for refurbishment of Château de Versailles. This exhibit showcases 120 silks with samples of the original Lyonnais fabric. 📍Grand Trianon, Palace of Versailles 🕜19 March to 23 June 2024 #100waysoftravel #paris #versailles

This is undoubtedly amongst the world's most beautiful palaces. I wasn't expecting it to be this good. The gardens, the facade the art work, what opulence. I can't believe we took the RER from the invalides for under 4 euros and then a quick 10 minutes walk from the Versailles station. Normally, I have spent much more and travelled longer for somethings and found myself disappointed. This was a total turn around! There is going to be a lot of walking. So come with the most comfy pair of shoes. The hall of mirrors and arts and paintings were so awesome. Gardens and fountains to the back of the palace are a must see. Get the audio guide. It will improve the experience greatly. This is also a very popular spot. So it's bound to be crowded. I'd say come with time and don't be in a rush. This palace deserves your time! #francetrip #versailles #mytravelhacks #localguides #france #100waysoftravel #historicallandmarks #summerdestinations

#europetrip We were seriously amazed by how the ancient French King lived! The Garden of Versailles is probably the most famous and beautiful landscape in French history. There are statues everywhere along the walks. The whole area is so huge that visitors can rent golf carts to visit the garden. #palaceofversailles #paris #versailles #100waysoftravel

#europetrip We popped by this cafe before our visit to the Palace of Versailles to get our daily coffee fixed. It has a very cozy and casual atmosphere, staff were friendly as very fast in their service. The coffee was one of the few that stood out for its quality and flavor for what we had tasted in Paris. 📍Address: 6 Rue Royale, 78000 Versailles, France 🕐Opening hours: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM #paris #versailles #europetrip2024

#europetrip We came across this cafe before our visit to the Palace of Versailles. The atmosphere was lovely the service was great. The coffee truly stood out for its quality and flavor. The cappuccino which we ordered, gave balanced and mild flavour. 📍Address: 6 Rue Royale, 78000 Versailles, France 🕐Opening hours: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM #paris #versailles #europetrip2024

#familytrips2024 We popped by this cafe before our visit to the Palace of Versailles to get our daily coffee fixed. It has a very cozy and casual atmosphere, staff were friendly as very fast in their service. The coffee was one of the few that stood out for its quality and flavor for what we had tasted in Paris. 📍Address: 6 Rue Royale, 78000 Versailles, France 🕐Opening hours: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM #paris #versailles #europetrip2024

Versailles Travel Guide “The palace From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France” The second must visit place in France. Don’t miss to check out the The Gardens of Versailles. You can have there a picnic with Champagne & Snacks and Enjoy the Beautiful View as we did. Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. A succession of kings continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution. Today the Palace contains 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2. The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape architects, it provided Europe with a model of the ideal royal residence for over a century. 💡Travel Tips: 💡To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes. 💡Visit during the week: One of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace. If you have any questions, let me know please, I am happy to help🙏🏻😘 ❥ photos made : @everyheartfilms @openklosetbykarina #falltrip #mytravelhacks #freehotelstay #freehotelstay #historicallandmarks #localguides #versailles #france #travel #versaillesfrance #tourism #tourist #travel #travelinspiration #travelphotography

A first time trip to Paris requires a visit to the Palace of Versailles to learn how French royalty once indulged. There are frequent trains from Paris to Versailles, and then there is a short trek to the palace grounds (recommend to purchase all tickets online). Inside the palace are amazing displays of gold and artwork, showcasing the opulence and wealth of the former French empire. There are also garden tours, which I regrettably didn’t have enough time to explore, so I must leave that on my list of must dos for my next visit to Versailles! #solotravel #europe #eurotrip #europeanarchitecture #francetravel #paris #visitparis #versailles #versaillespalace #palaceofversailles

#celebratewithtrip Why is the Palace of Versailles so popular and you must visit it at least once in Paris? Well, this World Heritage site is one of the most significant achievements by Louis XIII in the French 17th century, especially in art. And transformed by his son, Louis XIV into the beautiful palace, the estate has divide into few zone, such as: The Palace, The Garden, The Estate of Trianon and the Park. The most outstanding place in my opinion is The Palace, which contains three historic places, such as the Hall of Mirrors, the King's Apartment and the Gallery of Great Battles. Another place you must visit is the garden, which contains 3 beautiful garden; the Fountains, Parterres and Paths, and The Groves. This palace is closed on Monday, ticket is available at Trip.com, it's takes around 1 hour from city by train. Free audioguide in 12 languages is available in Versailles Apps. #tripblazers #fallingforfall #awesomepic #passionpassport #paris #versailles

A MUST visit if you are visiting Paris! Please be prepared to spend the whole day there as well as lots of walking. The gardens are huge and absolutely magnificent! The Palace is breath-taking and we got tickets online which is highly recommended so we didn’t have to queue for the tickets. The chateau simply mesmerises me. Amazing, romantic, beautiful place filled with history and French culture. Every person should visit Versailles at least once in their lifetime! #paris #versailles

After visiting Marie Antionette’s gardens you might begin to doubt some of the stories we have heard about her. She had this part of the vast garden’s redesigned to be like a village in her home country. This is a serene place where you can sit for hours and feel like you are somehow home as well. There is a beautiful gentle m running stream flanked by vibrant flowers growing freely, dragon flies and those big chubby buzzing bumble bees. If you are a HSP this is where you want to be. I had read about the gardens before I visited and how to reach them on various blogs…it didn’t really help. My instructions may not help you either. But this is how I would describe it. When you are in the gardens, you will be drawn to the top of the stairs…position yourself so you are looking at what is essential toe center of the gardens, which is long rows of water ending in a large large damn (we would call i Australia) although it is referred to as a lake. It is about a 15-20min walk to that damn or lake. Walk there. Once you have just about reached that damn or lake there you will see tents for hiring of bikes and kiosks for catching the minibus. Turn right. Follow the road for about another 5min. Then turn left up what looks like a driveway. Which it is…it goes to Marie’s private palace. Her gardens are to the right of the palace, and all around the back. You could spend 2-3hours here easily. On a sunny day it is a delight. Pack some snacks and a drink. Try to go there first thing when her palace opens it is quiet with few people around. If I ever go back to Versialle I will only spend the day in her gardens. From these gardens I got a sense of simpleness and refreshment that comes from a focus on nature not oneself. My one regret is not figuring out how to get to the that part of the gardens sooner in our visit, & not being able to spend more time there. I hope this helps others get the most out of their visit. #versailles #Marie Antionette #HSP #Highly sensitive persons 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: serene 📍Address:Versailles

#europetrip This is probably the most impressive hall in the Palace of Versailles. The glass window, ceiling, paintings, and chandelliers are so epic and majestic. It is lavishly decorated in mirrors 🪞. I like how the sunlight peeps in and lighten up the hall with the reflections from countless of mirrors here! The sight is just magical. #travel #paris #versailles

A great visit for a weekend sunny day! Beautiful walk from chateau de Versailles (€12 entry to garden), 25-min walk and overall worth it. Lovely to see 400/500 year old designs and the way people lived back then. Great value for money and a beautiful day this can be! Recommended! #paristrip #versailles #Trianon

#europetrip Hall of Mirrors is probably the most popular room in the Palace of Versailles. Upon entering this hallway where once the French royals strolled, be prepared to be enticed by the serene beauty of hallway made up of 357 mirrors 🪞! It was functioned as a place for meetings and waiting or occasionally for ceremonies back then. #100waysoftravel #paris #versailles

went to the Palace of Versailles recently and bought a passport ticket to the Palace and the Gardens! the entry times were based on our ticket and it only took a few minutes for bag check to enter. the place is vast and there are many floors and exhibits within the palace to walk around and discover french history. the art and architecture was incredible, overall just beautifully decorated. #versailles #versaillespalace #paris #palaceofversailles #france #touristattraction #mytripvlog #travel

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To describe a place like Versailles, you could use a plethora of adjectives: magnificent, lavish, huge, mind-blowing, etc. Like many, I came to know this mansion and its gardens from school books, yet the real visit is something else. Located about 45 minutes outside of Versailles, the cheapest and most convenient way to get there is by train. During high season the queue at the entrance can drive you insane, so don’t forget to book your tickets in advance and start your visit in just minutes! From the bedrooms to the magnificent halls, this place played a significant role in the world’s history and has been preserved exceptionally well through the centuries. Every corner screams opulence! As much as you can be impressed by the grandiosity of the palace, nothing prepares you for the visit of its massive 2000-acre gardens. The sheer amount of details is probably unmatched by any other place in the world: amazingly manicured lawns, fountains, and sculptures populate the entire area, where baroque music is spread by hidden speakers located across the gardens. Across the property, there are multiple spots where you can sip some fresh orange juice, or enjoy a coffee or a gelato. #france #paris #versailles #travel #travelstories #awesomepic

When in #france, the Palace of #versailles is not to be missed. Located around an hour away from #paris via train, the Palace is a magnificent piece of history and UNESCO world heritage site that has been preserved for centuries. Wander around the rooms that King Louis once dwelled in and take a stroll around the Palace’s stunning gardens. You can also explore the former residence of Marie Antoinette further away from the main palace area. #wintergetaway