More of Versailles for you today - there was just so much of interest there!
Marie Antoinette had her own retreat in the grounds of Versailles, the Petit Trianon, with it's own extensive grounds. It was a present to her from Louis XVI on his accession to the throne.
Within the grounds of the Petit Trianon she has built a village in Norman style, for her and her children to enjoy the pleasures of the countryside. However, the interiors of the buildings were far more luxurious than any real village would be!
Here in this shot, two of the surviving buildings are seen across the lake around which the village was built.
Thank you Alexandra, and thank you for the fav! - sadly we weren't allowed in the buildings, but it was fascinating to explore the village and see the buildings and gardens.
Thank you Debbie, and thank you for the fav! - I hope your daughter enjoys her visit to Versailles. If she is on a guided tour she probably won't see this village as its a long way from the main house - but the main house is stunning!
Thank you Bob - this building is a long way from the main house. Lucy and I were both exhausted after a long day around the Palace and gardens, and there was still much that we didn't get to see.
Beautiful PoV and composition! Fav! Another thing I missed while in Paris! Makes me wonder what I did with my time! The buildings do look gorgeous on the outside! Did you go inside too?
You're right Ian - a whole week is scarcely enough in this park. I'm lucky: my neighbours actually live and work in Paris during the week, and Sandrine is the sous-prefet of Versailles and the sous-prefet's house is in the park!
Thank you Angela - Lucy and I have worked hard to see as much as possible of the city, and Lucy has lived there since October so knows a lot of places to see.
Thank you Richard - you are fortunate to have such close links. Versailles is such a fascinating place - perhaps one day I'll get another chance to visit.
You're welcome Debbie. I can recommend the explore section of the Versailles website ( http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover-estate) and the interactive map to investigate the place before visiting.
Thank you Cindy - it was a beautiful little village and well worth exploring.
Ian
Thank you Molly - this village was a real gem. Just a pity we only had a day at Versailles - a week would have been better!
Ian
Thank you Debbie, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Lizzy, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Alexandra, and thank you for the fav! - sadly we weren't allowed in the buildings, but it was fascinating to explore the village and see the buildings and gardens.
Ian
Thank you Cathie - the stunning wealth of a family who could build this as a play village is amazing.
Ian
Thank you Debbie, and thank you for the fav! - I hope your daughter enjoys her visit to Versailles. If she is on a guided tour she probably won't see this village as its a long way from the main house - but the main house is stunning!
Ian
Thank you Ferry and thank you for the fav. It's been fascinating to learn about Paris, and particularly about Versailles.
Ian
Thank you Lee - Versailles is an inspiring place for photography!
Ian
Thank you Hazel, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Tony - amazingly 10 of the 12 original buildings in this village have survived..
Ian
Thank you Bruni and thank you for the fav! - it's been fascinating learning about the history of this wonderful place
Ian
Thank you Brian, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Pete - it's an inspiring place for photographers!
Ian
Thank you Ivan, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Bob - this building is a long way from the main house. Lucy and I were both exhausted after a long day around the Palace and gardens, and there was still much that we didn't get to see.
Ian
Thank you Angela - Lucy and I have worked hard to see as much as possible of the city, and Lucy has lived there since October so knows a lot of places to see.
Ian
Thank you Dominique, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Therese - the whole story of the French monarchy and the revolution is really brought to life visiting Versailles!
Ian
Thank you Richard - you are fortunate to have such close links. Versailles is such a fascinating place - perhaps one day I'll get another chance to visit.
Ian
You're welcome Debbie. I can recommend the explore section of the Versailles website ( http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover-estate) and the interactive map to investigate the place before visiting.
Ian
Thank you Kathy - I thing we would have needed at least a week to see the estate properly!
Ian