Thursday, February 2, 2012

Versailles

I loved Versailles!  Definitely one of my favorite places.  On my way to Versailles, I stopped for breakfast, and had the most lovely view of Notre-Dame while eating. 
I took so many pictures while at Versailles! 
The next few (and by few I mean many....) pictures are of the inside.  I don't necessarily remember each room the pictures were taken in, but there are pictures of the chapel, the king's bedroom, the queen's bedroom, the Hall of Mirrors, the dining room I think, and other random rooms.  Basically all of the rooms were over the top ornate, and I'm not going lie, I kinda wish my house was like this....

This might be one of my new favorite paintings.  Don't judge.
The last couple pics are of the crowned prince and the princesses' rooms, and then a few more of outside.

Sainte-Chapelle, Arc du Triomphe, etc.

In between the Louvre and Notre-Dame I stopped by another church, Sainte-Chapelle.  It was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen.  It's second story walls are almost completely stained glass, and it is astounding.  I can't even describe how I felt being inside that room!  I had never heard of this church building before, but it is a definite must see for anyone who goes to Paris!  Beautiful!!
The next few pictures are of the city, which I took at various points during the day.  The first two are of the Seine and Ile de la Cite, the island in the Seine where Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle are.  Then, of course, I had to take a picture of my Parisian dinner!  The first course was quiche lorraine, and the second was chicken and potatoes and a salad, with ice cream for dessert!  I ended my first day in Paris at the Arc du Triomphe.  It kind of looked cool lighted up at night, but a part of me wishes I could have seen it in the day too!