A day in the palace – Versailles, France

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Globe Runner

We went to Versailles in September of 2011. The trip was just for a weekend. We have been to Paris before but never went on top of Eiffel Tower. So, Saturday evening we went up to Eiffel Tower and Sunday we spent the whole day wandering around Versailles Palace inside and out. Versailles is not too far from Paris, may be an hour drive depending on the traffic. But it is worth spending a day looking few centuries back and feeling the luxurious lifestyle the kings and queens enjoyed once.

Just to give you a brief history on Versailles Palace, this was the center of political power in France from 1682 (when King Louis XIV moved here from Paris) to 1789 (when the royal family was forced to return to the capital). This palace is a symbol of absolute monarchy of Old Regime of France. This has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site for being one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th century French art.

Hope you will enjoy the pictures:

Statue near the main entrance of Versailles Palace

The palace contains more than 7500 paintings and drawings, and 5210 pieces of furniture

King's Bedroom, which was created by Louis XIV and he lived here until his death in 1715 — King’s Bedroom, which was created by Louis XIV and he lived here until his death in 1715

Queen Marie Antoinette's Bedroom — Queen Marie Antoinette’s Bedroom

Queen's Guards Room — Queen’s Guards Room

The staircase of Versailles Palace in France

Statues on the hall before entering King's daughter's apartment — Statues on the hall before entering King’s daughter’s apartment

Walking into a Fantasy, The Palace of Versailles – The Chateau de Versailles (parisfrancehotel.wordpress.com)
Remembering Paris:: Garden envy (whitetshirtsandpetals.wordpress.com)
Palace of Versailles (travelingparis.wordpress.com)

Category: An ex-pat in Belgium, Europe, TripsTags: Eiffel Tower, Europe, France, History, Louis XIV of France, Paris, Travel, Versaille, World Heritage Site

16 Comments on “A day in the palace – Versailles, France”

transformsiberia.com
March 23, 2013

Hey Globe Runner, thank you for popping in to the blog. Versailles is amazing, maybe someday we’ll go! Stop by any time, you are always welcome! Alex

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  March 23, 2013
  
  No problem Alex, thanks for your visit too…cheers
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
janeanddavid
March 12, 2013

Great photos! Versailles is certainly an amazing place.

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  March 12, 2013
  
  Thanks for your kind visit…cheers
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Nicola
March 10, 2013

glorious photographs

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  March 10, 2013
  
  Thanks a lot Nicola…cheers
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Gypsy Bev
February 15, 2013

Always enjoy your posts! My grandson was here recently and sent me many of the same pictures. Such a beautiful and interesting historic place.

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  February 15, 2013
  
  This place combines history, culture, power, beauty all in one place…the garden is the best place
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Kim 24/7 in France
February 13, 2013

Love Versailles – go as often as I can to visit. Thanks for visiting my blog too – I have numerous posts about Versailles as well.

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  February 15, 2013
  
  Wow, you must live very close to Versailles then…how lucky. Thanks for stopping by
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
pdjpix
February 6, 2013

It’s an amazing place isn’t it? I posted a small series of Versailles pix recently. If you are interested you can find it here…
http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/palace-of-versailles-france/
regards Peet

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  February 6, 2013
  
  Thx for droping by, went there twice already…fascinating place
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Pingback: Art Game Week 11- Versailles – allaboutlemon
mommywritervkent
February 16, 2012

So beautiful

LikeLike

Reply
- Globe Runner
  February 16, 2012
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  - mommywritervkent
    February 16, 2012
    
    You’re absolutely welcome!
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply