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Paris Day Trip: Palace of Versailles

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One of the truly wonderful things about Paris is its proximity to beautiful sights. One of the most well known is the World Heritage entitled Palace of Versailles which has become an emblem of French royalty and extravagance. The palace is an architectural marvel and the manicured grounds only mirror its magnificence.  This guide will help you make the most of your time there and ensure you don’t miss a few of the hidden gems that lie within those beautiful gardens. Hire a buggy The grounds of the palace are enormous but they are so beautiful that it would be an awful shame to miss them. You can cover much more ground with a buggy plus it’s a very fun way to get around without the constraints of a tour guide. 32€ an hour. Don’t miss le Petit Trianon Located a little distance from the main palace you’ll find Marie Antoinette’s quarters where she would come for peace and privacy. The buildings itself is stunning with its rose marbled columns, femin...