More Sight Seeing

I have so many pictures from Versailles, but even a million pictures cannot do it justice.  The elaborate palace was more than I could take in.  We spent most of our time outside on the grounds.  You have to pay to get into the palace and during the summer months, they have all the fountains going outside, so they charge you to tour the grounds as well, but it was worth it.  You could spend hours and hours walking around these grounds.  There are flowers, shrubs, water fountains, sculptures, and something to see at every turn.  Once you turn off the main path, it is a maze of shrubs and fountains.  It really is quite amazing.  And it goes on forever!

This is the famous hall of mirrors inside the palace.  One whole wall is mirrors and the other side is windows that look out into the gardens.

Just before entering Versailles, we ate at a McDonalds.  I couldn't stop laughing about "Le Double Cheese"  The McDonalds there are pretty fancy.  As you walk in, they have a pastry/cafe area where you can buy a variety of pastries and drinks.  At this particular one, they had ATM looking machines where you would order, pay, and then pick up your food at the counter.  

This picture was taken in front of the Orsay Museum, it was one of my favorite things.  My husband and I both enjoyed soaking up all of the beautiful art we saw, particularly Van Gough.