Versailles

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A day well spent exploring the palace and gardens at Versailles - former hunting lodge of King Louis XIII, then enlaged by his son King Louis XIV. King Louis XVI added the Trianon estate as a gift to his wife, Marie-Antoinette.

First started with a walk though the gardens and groves. No flowers out yet, or fountains going, but still a magnificent site.

Walked through the groves, past the Grand canal to Marie-Antoinette's Estate - now being fully restored. Visited the Grand Trianon, the Petite Trianon, the pavillions, theatre and the little village she created by the lake.

Then back to the main palace, and a tour through the state apartments - the King's Chamber, Hall of Mirrors, then galleries and Dauphin's apartments. An amazing spectacle, one of the best palaces you will see.

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Photos

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Grand Canal

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One of the many statues

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Grand Trianon

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Grand Trianon

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Petit Trianon

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Marie-Antoinette

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The Queen's House

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The Queens Hamlet

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Marie-Antoinette's theatre

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Dragon Fountain

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Chapel

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One of the many impressive doorways

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King Louis

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Hall of Mirrors

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History of France Galleries

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The Royal Courtyard