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“Birthday in Versailles, France” Globetrotters’s photos around Versailles, France (travel pics)
Preview of Globetrotters’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Versailles, France Entry Title: “Birthday in Versailles, France” Entry: “Happy birthday, Michael! The birthday boy decided he wanted to spend his special day in Versailles, so off we went do discover the ancient Castle of Versailles. The hotel Concierge’s directions for taking the train to Versailles were a bit confusing, so the Globetrotters had to figure it out for ourselves. As fate would have it, we walked directly across the street, purchased a round-trip RER (local train) ticket, and took a straight shot out to Versailles. The ride took us nine stops and about 25 minutes. That was pretty easy. Durning the short 20-minute walk from the train station, we stopped at a market to purchase lunch — French bread, jambo (ham), cheese and water. We have found this to be a very economical way to eat lunch when we’re on the move and don’t want to spend the time sitting in a restaurant. Just find a local market, pick up a few items and prepare your lunch on the go. The area leading to the castle is bustling with shops, cafes, restaurants and lots of people going to and fro. We made a quick stop at an antique shop, then continued our journey. Purchased tickets at the visitors center (a great move that kept us from waiting in line at the castle). I am at a loss to describe with words the …
Preview of Coryandlaura’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Blois, France Entry Title: “Beautiful Blois” Entry: “We arrived in Blois this afternoon. It was a lovely day and we walked to our hotel. Hotel de la Renaissance. It was just a short walk through the town. Upon arrival the clerk gave us all kinds of information about the town and a map so that we could find our way around. We were only a block from Chateau Blois and all of the old town. Both of our rooms at Hotel de la Renaissance- The explanation for two rooms comes later in this travel blog- www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW-9VHgI6t4 This is a beautiful little town with links to Joan of Arc. There are several references to her around town. The town is quaint and located right on the Loire River. We ran across a wedding at the cathedral in the center of town. It reminded us of why we were here in France… Our wedding anniversary. Tonight we ate at a restaurant down the street. The interior was very modern and the food was excellent. The place was packed and seemed to be a favorite in town. Tomorrow Cheveny. Can’t wait to see the Chateau there.” Read and see more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from this trip: 1. “-Blois” 2. “Blois” See this TripWow and more at tripwow.tripadvisor.com
Read More☆ France Vacations ☆ Pics Part 2 Versailles and Chambord ~ Castles in France
Château de Versailles and Château de Chambord. These are the best castles in Europe and I visit everytime I’m in France. The Chateau and Gardens of Versailles definitely represent the most prestigious monument of the 17th century French Art. The monarchs of France governed their country from here till 1789, when the unhappy people of France forced them to leave this palace. Chateau de Versailles is an estate located in France. Popularly called Versailles, it is basically a royal chateau, where King Louis XIV lived with his wife. When the palace was built, Versailles was a country village. However, with time, it has now grown into a suburb of Paris. Chateau de Versailles, spread over a wide area of land, is one of the most beautiful and extravagant buildings in the world. The palace reflects the royal living of the 17th century France and serves as a true embodiment of French history, culture, country and cuisine. Explore some interesting and fun facts about Chateau de Versailles.
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