Garden of Versailles

This is a view of one of the many gardens, and pools that are found at Versailles. Visitors are entering through this gate to visit the grounds. The Orangerie is located under this garden. It is an area where plants such as orange trees were stored during the cold weather.

Paris IV Versailles Sat.8/8

November 6th 2009
Cyndi, Jeff, and I leave early for Versailles. We take the RER (Réseau Express Régional) train from Paris. It takes about 45 minutes to get to Versailles from Paris. Once we arrive at the train station near Versailles, we have about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the gates of the palace. The palace and the grounds are immense! ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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