The Gardens of Versailles

The Gardens of Versailles....the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life (before I went to Monet's Gardens but more on that later). There are no words to the peacefulness and the serenity I felt there. The trees that arc toward one another making the most beautiful arch were stunning. The Gardens are massive and you can spend hours roaming around and discovering beautiful fountains and lovely statues. The best part was sitting by the reflection pool and watching the swans flying in and dipping into the cool waters. I'll never forget my time spent in those Gardens.

Top: ASOS | Skirt: Nanette Lepore (Thrifted) | Heels: Zara

I still can't get over how beautiful the Gardens of Versailles were. It was a perfectly sunny day, the greens of the trees were bursting and the leaves of Fall just started falling in the Gardens. The grass was wet with dew and the air smelled of fresh life. All of the colors and richness made me feel very calm. If you have a chance to visit Versailles don't skip the Gardens. Spend a few pleasant hours there and grab a gelato from the ice cream stand built into a set of trees. Its aweing and after being there...you'll never be the same. Check out my blog post inside the Palace of Versailles HERE and a quick video of the Gardens HERE.

 

Photography by KSR  Photography

Palace of Versailles

 

I've always wanted to visit a palace. I anticipated my trip to Versailles. It would be the first time in my life that I'd walk the halls of history. Kings and Queens walked the same halls I did that day. It was pretty thrilling. The Palace is splendid. It's so much bigger in person than what you imagine when you read about it in history class. It's breathtaking. I've only been a few places in my life that made me feel the wonder of what humans can do. The Palace of Versailles is definitely number two on the list with the Eiffel Tower coming in first place and the Brooklyn Bridge at a solid third.

 

 

The halls are lined with marble of the most magnificent colors...golds, blushes, blue and deep crimsons. I thought to myself more than once that I could get very used to living in a palace like Versailles. I even said to myself more than once...I would make an excellent Queen. Being in a place like Versailles just lets you dream and believe anything in life is possible.

 

 

Dress: SPACE Style Concept via Century 21 | Shoes: Zara | Earrings: Thrifted

Versailles....it was a beautiful experience. The hall of mirrors was my favorite. If you ever get the chance to go to Paris definitely take the short train ride out to Versailles but go early. They open at 9am and if you want good photos inside without a mob of people its best to already buy your tickets online in advance and be there about 20 minutes till 9am. You will be in the first batch. After which it turns into a real crazy show with about 50 bus loads of people and a line that's about a mile long.
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Photography By KSR Photography