Visiting Versailles

"So... I can see how that whole revolution thing happened." 

That summed up my reaction to the Palace of Versailles. 

If you have been around "Let's Add Sprinkles" for a while, you will know that I love pretty things. 

I'm not opposed to even a few expensive pretty things if the budget allows but - Versailles was just over the top. It seemed a lesson in excess just for the sake of excess. 

I realize that I'm on the 20/20 side of history and that clearly the masses were dissatisfied while the royals were gilding everything. 

Either way, it was my least favorite site in France. 

I'll share a few pictures so you can get the idea. 

I took quite a few pictures of the daughters' suites only because I thought these had pretty elements in spite of my feelings about the rest of the palace. 

I asked Bill if we could get some molding like this but he said no.

I realize that all of this has been recreated during numerous restoration efforts.
 I guess it's realistic but of all the places we visited, I had the least interest in learning more about it after we got home. 

I will say that it is worth the train ride and the price of admission. 

The gardens were amazing but I still didn't really care for the whole experience.
 I got weird, oppressive vibes all day but it wouldn't have been a trip to France without a look at the Palace of Versailles and its iconic French design.
Have you been there? 

Here is the lineup for our blog tour next week. 

Katie

Cozy At Christmas 

Day 1
County Road 407
The B Farm
Decor To Adore
 Let's Add Sprinkles

Day 2
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Ever Evolving Home
DIY Beautify
Opulent Cottage
Joy In Our Home

Day 3
My Heart Lives Here
Patina and Paint
Hyacinths for the Soul 
My Thrift Store Addiction
Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Day 4
Poofing the Pillows

Botanic Bleu
At Rivercrest Cottage 
White Spray Paint

Day 5

Art and Sand
At Home With Jemma
Monica Wants It 

The Dedicated House

Ash Tree Cottage