Versailles

We woke up on day two all geared to hit up all the museums and fortunately realized that Versailles would be closed the rest of our time in Paris. With some adjustments we changed plans and headed to the most ridiculously huge place in existence complete with staggering gardens.
I had been here once before with a school group and wanted to recreate a moment from that experience with the photo above.

These are copies of some of the most famous and beautiful sculptures in the world.

Before entering the palace, we waited outside for the fantastic water show. They play music throughout the gardens and every single fountain gushes water. Imagine how impressive this would have been in King Louis XIV's day! He was known as the sun king so you see references to him as Apollo and sun motifs everywhere.

This is the famous hall of mirrors. It is a giant expanse where one side is huge arched windows and on the other huge arched mirrors in the same position and proportion to reflect the light throughout the room.

Below is a bust of Marie Antoinette who also took residence in the palace.

... and here, Michelle became part of the gallery

Marie Antoinette bedchamber

Well, it was another long, amazing day and all of our feet were getting used to constant throbbing. Good to have such amazing things to see you are willing to traverse the wonders of Paris on foot. :)