Paris: Day 5 - Versailles pt.3

Jeff and I clutched our audio tour thingies close and made our way through the many salons and rooms. At last we reached the doorway to the hall I'd longed to see since I was fourteen years old...



I love the disdainful look on the statue. Like he's thinking "Moo" as we all herd past him, cattle style.

The tour groups swept in and of this room like the tide. Jeff and hovered on the outskirts to avoid being dragged along with them. I could have spent ages in this room! I loved the moments between groups when the Hall felt empty. I can't imagine the crush in the peak season!





I swear I had this exact grin on my face for the entire day! This would be one of the few pictures to prove it! When I get back to France, and I will someday, I'm going to spend another day at Versailles!




We walked all the way down the Hall of Mirrors to what was Louis XIV's throne room (no throne now). We walked back into the Hall and entered the Kings Bedchamber.


(There's that grin again!)



There were two fireplaces in this room and it had a beautiful view of the grounds. This was the King's state bedroom. Louie had a more private room on the 1st floor.


Here's the King's bed! Notice that fence? The Courtiers would stand on the outside of the fence while the King and his Body men - crazy! Would dress him and undress him as needed. All part of the rituals of the court.

Up Next: The Queen's chamber & the Dauphin's room.