A Day Trip to Versailles

During our program, we have quite a few outings that take place on Fridays, since there isn't class. This Friday we took the commuter train to the Chateau at Versailles, and got a tour.



It was really cold (and we had to wake up super early) so we couldn't enjoy the gardens as much as we would have liked, but they were still spectacular.







As for the inside, I have to say there's a reason the chateau has such a reputation...it's beautifully ornate, with great frescoes, Bernini sculpture, and interesting history. My camera doesn't do the best with bad lighting, but here are a couple of decent photos of the inside.

The Chapel of the Royal Family

A View of the Gardens

One of the many Great Halls

Overall, it was a really good visit, and we had a great time getting outside of Paris, even if it was a bit too chilly for my taste.

Bonne soirée!