The Palace of Versailles

by Don
(UK)

Versailles Paris

As we approach the gates of Versailles you have the feeling of entering not a palace but an entire city.

The impression is justified given the size of the building and the even larger grounds.
The gardens were designed mostly between 1661 and 1700 covering 250 acres. There are about 300 fountains left today.
Be sure not to miss the large Fountain of Apollo, with the sun god driving a chariot.
Also on the grounds are huge stables.You can enjoy a directed tour of the stables and watch a morning dressage with costumed riders

But, of course, it is the château itself that forms the center of the place. With 700 rooms no single visit could see
more than a small percentage of the total.

Throughout the château are paintings, sculptures, wall hangings and structural elements drawn from all over Europe.

One of the main attractions, justly so, is the 73m (239ft) long La Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors). The high mirrors
line the walls on one side with seventy windows open to the gardens on the other. Still impressive, the mirrors were the latest technology of the time and awed even jaded visitors. Set off by Corinthian pillars of green marble, the room which once hosted many a formal dance still dazzles.

The grounds and palace are open year round and can be reached via the RER line C: Versailles – Rive Gauche.

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	The Palace of Versailles by Don (UK) Versailles Paris As we approach the gates of Versailles you have the feeling of entering not a palace but an entire city. The impression is justified given the size of the building and the even larger grounds. The gardens were designed mostly between 1661 and 1700 covering 250 acres. There are about 300 fountains left today. Be sure not to miss the large Fountain of Apollo, with the sun god driving a chariot. Also on the grounds are huge stables.You can enjoy a directed tour of the stables and watch a morning dressage with costumed riders But, of course, it is the château itself that forms the center of the place. With 700 rooms no single visit could see more than a small percentage of the total. Throughout the château are paintings, sculptures, wall hangings and structural elements drawn from all over Europe. One of the main attractions, justly so, is the 73m (239ft) long La Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors). The high mirrors line the walls on one side with seventy windows open to the gardens on the other. Still impressive, the mirrors were the latest technology of the time and awed even jaded visitors. Set off by Corinthian pillars of green marble, the room which once hosted many a formal dance still dazzles. The grounds and palace are open year round and can be reached via the RER line C: Versailles – Rive Gauche. Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel. Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris Compare prices on the other Hotels in Paris Cancale at Village Cancalais, Brittany This delightful complex is made up of 52 recently built comfortable terraced cottages with communal pool and green spaces. The pool has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as free access to jacuzzi and hamman. Laundry on site. Each cottage has small outdoor terrace and well equipped kitchens each with microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. One bedroom cottage with small outdoor terrace. Ground floor with open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, microwave oven, fridge/freezer Cottage in Brittany Book here Check out the deals at Disneyland Paris tickets and Hotels A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles. Book this Gite Here Click here to post comments. Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Your French holiday.	Visit our new page on the Paris antique markets New page the old town of Quimper New page the town of Grasse Old street in Nice Le Mont Saint Michel post office Granville Shuttered House Touques Etretat sign Trouville sur Mer Normandy Trouville sur Mer
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