"Hall of Glass"

Versailles & Monmartre

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September 18th 2007
Today should be the most difficult day in my Paris trip. Not sure if it was because of jet lag or my laziness, I left an hour later than scheduled, and it was already 10:30 when I arrived at Chateau de Versailles. The main gates themselves were gorgeous enough to hold your breath. Passing through the plaza in front of the gates, I came to the entrance of the palace. I followed the chaos and ... read more

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