Tag: Versailles
The Gardens of Versailles in Winter
I’ve been to the palace and gardens of Versailles dozens of times but never on such a quiet, empty afternoon as this.
It was a...
Patricia’s Casual Cooking Class in the Town of Versailles
The Town of Versailles is often ignored by those visiting the Palace of Versailles. That’s understandable in that the palace, the gardens, and the...
Versailles, an alternate approach
To get a sense of tourist hell in France in summer, go inside the Palace of Versailles sometime between 11am and 4pm. While your...
Part III: The American Versailles. Not Impressed Yet? Try This!
Versailles, for all its reflection of historical French grandeur, authority, nobility, art, craftsmanship, and etiquette, is also a reflection of American power. Versailles may well be the French monument that most symbolizes American power, after the Statue of Liberty that is.
Part II: Louis XIV’s Versailles. Purgatory and Heaven, War and Peace, Mirrors and Fountains
I’m not sure when my transformation from dread of Versailles to curiosity occurred—while listening to our guide, while visiting the Little Theater, while strolling...
Versailles, Versigh, Versails, Versighs, Versize, Versace: How I Learned to Forget the Crowds and...
Part I: Marie-Antoinette's Versailles Featuring Lolly Winston
Until recently I’d cringe when visiting friends would ask me to take them to Versailles. Too crowded, too...