Versailles 16 kilometers outside of Paris View fullsize there is a palacenamed Versailles View fullsize and inside View fullsize is my favorite room in the entire worldThe Hall of Mirrors. View fullsize but back upto the palace of VersaillesKing Louis’ lavish estate from the 1700’s View fullsize its a reminder of an absolute monarchy View fullsize and obscene wealth View fullsize you seein Louis’ time View fullsize mirrors were *the* sign of money so of course he covered an entire room with them. View fullsize The room is a long hallwaydripping of gold, and glitz View fullsize with floor to ceiling windowsoverlooking the gardenswhich are, of course, fit for a king View fullsize I’ll warn youthe tourists are maddening View fullsize but when you get to the Hallstop at the front and wait View fullsize maybe 5 minutesmaybe 20 minutesi’m telling you. wait.and you will find a moment of peace a moment when the people stop coming in and the rest trickle out View fullsize the Hall is empty.and suddenly its 1775. The mirrors and chandeliers twinkle View fullsize and its oh so easy to imagine View fullsize the ballroom filled with dancing aristocrats,and Marie Antoinette herself twirling. View fullsize I could post a photo,but then you won’t wait. View fullsize And I’m telling you.you gotta wait.
