My last of 3 great day trips to recommend is the magnificent Chateau of Versailles. Originally constructed as a modest hunting lodge by Louis XIII in 1624, the Chateau was expanded and transformed over the next 50 years to become what is arguably the most extravagant palace in Europe, if not the world. The Chateau [...]
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Great Day Trips From Paris – Versailles
Posted in France, Paris, tagged Chateau Versailles, fountains, Galerie des Glaces, Grandes Eaux Musicales, Hall of Mirrors, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Madame du Pompadour, Marie Antoinette, RER, Versailles on May 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
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