I didn't even know where to begin when it came to talking about my time at the Palace of Versailles, and so to avoid me writing you all an what would turn into a history essay, I figured I'd let the photos tell you all you need to know - that it's basically one of the most beautiful, aesthetically pleasing places on earth, and you should definitely try to visit one day.
Although I will point out that Versailles is steeped in so much history, (honestly, if the beautiful marble columns could talk!) I would totally recommend doing a little bit of homework before visiting, it'll make it so much more thrilling knowing who lived here, ate here, slept here & loved here. Also I feel like knowing the history of a place makes a visit feel less like you're going just to say you've been, there's more substance behind the visit & you'll appreciate it all so much more.
The Château
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| (Doorway of dreeeeams) |
The Hall Of Mirrors
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| (Photos really do not do this room justice!) |
Hot Chocolate at Angelinas
The Gardens
The Grand Trianon
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| (The bedroom of my childhood dreams) |
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| (Ridiculously beautiful, and really expensive jade room accents - as you would, naturally) |
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| (Where do I buy this wallpaper?!) |
Le Petit Trianon
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| (The Queen, Marie Antoinette, herself) |
It was painfully difficult to narrow down my photos, I genuinely took hundreds over the two days I spent here, everywhere you look is picture perfect - I'm sure I'll be posting many, many more over on instagram (@almostemilyjane) for weeks to come.
I am still throughly made up that I've finally gotten around to spending some time here, I'd have quite happily pointed a tent in the gardens to stay longer! Although I do definitely intend on revisiting one day as it would've been amazing to see the gardens in full bloom (and the statues in the gardens uncovered), although I deliberately visited in March knowing it was less likely to be heaving with visitors.
I am still throughly made up that I've finally gotten around to spending some time here, I'd have quite happily pointed a tent in the gardens to stay longer! Although I do definitely intend on revisiting one day as it would've been amazing to see the gardens in full bloom (and the statues in the gardens uncovered), although I deliberately visited in March knowing it was less likely to be heaving with visitors.
Who else has visited Versailles? What was your experience like?
Where is that one place in the world that you've always been desperate to visit? & have you been yet?
Wonderful photos Emily and a lovely blog xx
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so beautiful! It looks like an amazing place to visit! :) x
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