Photo Blog

One of my most anticipated sites in Paris was the Palace of Versailles, so when it became clear that due to closure on Mondays, today would be the last day in Paris to see this marvel, myself and others jumped at the opportunity.  The Palace was much larger and extravagant than I ever expected it to be, and also much more secured.  My backpack had to pass through something resembling airport security before I was able to enter, and the personnel working at Versailles were constantly encouraging people to move swiftly from one room into the next.

After seeing the Palace of Versailles first hand, it becomes instantly clear that its grandeur and size are impossible to capture through photography.  While a picture can not acurately translate everything, the following are some of my favourite shots from today's visit.  Unfortunely, due to time restraints during our visit I was often unable to determine what room we were passing through, or to catch a glimpse of the information cards explaining features within the rooms.  As such, these photos will have to speak for themselves, as an incomplete survey of complete excess.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, no day at the Palace of Versailles is complete without a jumping photo taken from inside the gate while tourists outside the gate view awkwardly from behind:

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We So Excited.

- Michael Chambers