Sunday

Wow! What a day!  VERSAILLES ! We traveled by train to the very famous Chateau de Versailles! We started the day with a tour of the chateau gardens where King Louis XIV grew his vegetables and fruits for his elaborate feasts. In the late 17th century, he had his gardener develop a microclimate so that over 300 varieties could grow out of season. We continued our tour through the streets of the city of Versailes learning about the history of the Kings as well as the revolution. We also admired the excellent produce that can be found on star eet corners throughout France. After lunch at a buffet that consisted of foods served in tiny containers (so different from our massive buffets from home) we journeyed on to the magnificent Chateau de Versailles! It was worth the journey across the ocean, and quite fun to see!  The famous and beautiful gardens go on for miles, literally miles!  The hall of mirrors is unbelievably beautiful!  Just in case you need a refresher on a bit of French history, it was built in 1661 by King Louis XIV and is where Marie Antionette lived  with her husband, King Louis the XVI. We finished the day at the hamlet area of the chateau grounds. This is where Marie Antionette developed a little farm where she could retreat from the Court of Versailes. It was very quaint and a major contrast to the grandeur of the castle.