Friday, January 17, 2014

{Le Week de Paris} The Gardens of Versailles

Have you ever visited it a place that transformed the way that you see beauty and the world?  I have been lucky to have a few experiences like that Paris, of course, but also Oia, Santorini (those white buildings against that indigo Aegean Sea).  Another place that I still talk and dream about is the Gardens of Versailles, the sprawling grounds created by the Sun King, Louise XIV, so much so that I even wrote my final major Art History paper on the subject before graduating from college.  I am enamored by the quest for perfection that was achieved in the gardens - the perfectly sculpted hedges, the glistening statues, the reflecting pools.  Located just a short train ride from Paris, the gardens and the chateau are so immense and beautiful it is almost too much to absorb.  I hope that you have enjoyed this little bit of Paris that I shared here this week, I hope that my passion and down-right love for this city has inspired you to either visit or to return.  And as Audrey Hepburn said "Paris is always a good idea" - I couldn't agree more.  Bon Weekend!


Images via Eric Pouhier

5 comments:

  1. So beautiful!! This is one of my favorite places. In the outskirts of Madrid there is a palace that was designed after Versailles....so it is similar in many ways but in a smaller scale...its so beautiful there!

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  2. Definitely been to a place that transformed the way I think about the world! And this is such a beautiful spot! I can umderstand your draw. There is always something about gardens that awakens untapped emotions. Love it!

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  3. I went in high school and was blown away. Versailles is the most magical, breathtaking palace. The gardens are the best! I would definitely go again.

    The Style Scribe

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  4. I went to Versailles with my French class in high school, and I was totally more focused on goofing off with my friends rather than taking in the incredible sights. Oh well, it's a good excuse to go back :-) Happy Friday!

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  5. It looks like such a magical place! I can't wait to go visit it one day

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