Today we went to Versailles. It is an expansive property of gardens, palaces, fountains, outbuildings and even a farm.
Leah and Joel were excited to feed a donkey.
This was one of the houses for those who worked at the palace or on the grounds.
We spent quite a bit of time walking through the grounds admiring the gardens, water features and wandering down paths on the way to the Trianon, a place of retreat for the royalty.
The rooms were all very fancy with elaborate furniture, paintings and sculptures. The grounds were designed with the palace in mind. Looking out a window was just as extravagant as the room you were in. There were beautiful gardens and views of the canal.
There were many trees that they would have to shelter from the winter so they had expansive space set aside for these plants.
Joel wanted a turn at taking a picture. He directed us well. First we had to make silly faces and then we had to smile nice.
We also learned about how the US got their independence and other history from that time. We also heard a lot about the many King Louis’s of France.
Here are some pictures from inside the Palace.
Leah is hanging out between buildings at the Trianon.
We are all getting strong legs from lots of walking and stair climbing.
It’s been pretty amazing exploring all of these places with my family.
