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Versailles

Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, Versailles Palace/Château, gardens, area around Versailles, activities

Tree-lined boulevard leading the Palace of Versailles

Visiting Versailles – Forget Tuesday!

by Colleen's Paris May 22, 2019
Day Trips Paris & BeyondVersailles written by Colleen's Paris

When asked, a Versailles guard standing at the front gate, responded, “Tuesday is the worst day; all the museums in Paris are closed. The tourists all come to Versailles instead.”While exiting Versailles after a 15-minute visit, I asked the guard a question, “When is the best day to visit Versailles …

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Interactive game Shambles at Versailles "Help Louis XIV to build his Palace

Experience Versailles in 3D from Home

by Colleen's Paris June 17, 2012
Day Trips Paris & BeyondVersailles written by Colleen's Paris

While preparing a visit to Versailles, I ended up helping build Versailles. The building task involves matching three levels of  architecture to please Mr. Mansard and the King. Playing the game, I heard myself giggling out loud (as did the rest of the household). Once completed, I earned a medal and …

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