Versailles

Today we met at the Charles De Gaulle métro stop on the Champs-Élysées to start our "petit" voyage to Versailles. As we continued on the métro we encountered an issue due to a recent strike and had to get off of our train before departing. Madame deHorsey reacted quickly and formed a new plan to reach our destination. We walked to the edge of the city and took a cab to Versailles. Once we arrived, we first explored the vast and beautiful gardens surrounding the Château. We stopped for a quick lunch at La Flottille café before renting bicycles. We rode through the gardens and took in the magnificent views. After completing a full tour of the gardens around the Grand Canal on our bikes, we visited the Petit Trianon, a private residence used as a getaway from the chaos of the Château. A short walk brought us to the estate of Marie Antoinette which was very picturesque and showed her appreciation for nature. After returning our bikes, we stopped for a much deserved ice cream break before heading over the main Château. We started with a brief history of the palace and then proceeded to the king and queen's quarters and the Hall of Mirrors (where the treaty of Versailles was signed). After a long day we headed back to the city, returning to our host families for a parisian dinner and rest for another day of adventure à Paris!