Versailles Palace in the Sunshine

Although we met some American students in the line outside the Chateau de Versailles, nothing could squelch our enthusiasm for being in these gardens on a sunny day. The place is quite large, as you can see from the view at the base of the steps to the gardens. The walking paths are lined with lemon and lime trees, but there are other gardens just as large beyond the camera's view created around labyrinth paths, or decorated with statues and fountains. Elaborate! And inside the Palace you can see the Hall of Mirrors and all the furnishings from King Louis XIV's time.
The roses are everywhere--for Marie Antoinetee. Their fragrance is everywhere--probably because of the morning dew. Later we walked into the town to explore the churches, antique stores, and cafes.