France: Jour 1

our friend V. took us to the splendid Versailles where we spent almost whole day and in the evening we went to La Villette Park to see an amazing fire show

on walking stairs to the departure gate
Amazing sunset on our flight to Paris
fench brekkie with an Ozzy:-)
bright yet freezing day on St. Denis.
people like sitting, chatting, and spending morning
the unfriendly weather with the unfriendly face
hmm.. nice motorbike:-)
the entrance to Versailles Palace complex
Imel and our friend V.. Notice the cloudy sky?
All tourists get their audioguide so we can seriously listen to the stories behind each precinct. well, not that serious:-)
one palace which belongs to princesses
listening about the Louis XIV.Look at his hairstyle at the statue, so french:-)
Ondra and our friend V. with the splendid crystals, detailed walls and frescoes. I wonder that those crystals were from Czech land:-)
one of the excellent tapestry with french war detail and wounded horse
one of Louis XIII/XIV? son who was dressed up as a girl. hmmm......???????
the daughter of Louis something too who was dressed up as a boy. I wonder what all these mean???
the king bedroom with its mosquito curtain or curtain for privacy:-)? but why all beds were short?were frenchs short?
the intricate world globe
one of the wall or ceiling paintings with all those gold frame and painted wall. so painly beautiful seeing this kinda art:-(
another set of bedroom with the long pillow which Imel called guling and which english called dutch wife. What the???
in a chamber where the guests were welcomed. All those meticulous details are beyond your rationales
french typical souvenirs, the miniature shoes and clocks
a palace where Emperor Napoleon lived
a painting depicted high lifestyle tea time and chocolate tasting (at that time, chocolate was expensive stuff)
we like the details of this carved pot
even the door panel did not miss carving
one of relaxing and meeting rooms with cozy couch
one of reading rooms with its small library
yuhuu... at least we had sunshine for a while
the handsome garden
one of people's favourites, a fabulous fountain
and our favourite spot too:-)
lovely fountain with the rainbow
as far as eyes can reach, all are splendid
the palace view from the back
the well groomed plants:-)
pretty girls in pretty garden:-)
one of touristic attraction, the horse riding. look at the size of the horses!!!!
the awesome statues in the pond
candid camera 1:-)
candid camera 2:-)
gotcha:-)
A wonderful view to the Versailles garden
nice little woods for a stroll
trimmed trees and grass along the canal
no words needed
you can rent a small boat and enjoyed the canal
Our pretty friend V.
bible-theme fresco in one of the palace' chapel
relaxing in the palace bench
trying to catch the glimpse of garden but the sunlight was so strong
this is a l.a.m.p, lamp! hehehe..
in one of the roman gods-theme room. french royals were catholic but also believed in roman legends.
imitating Louis XIii/XIV?
it's closing time... time to go home:-(
the bed frame ornaments
we presumed it is a granite pot or something. Look very precious
Queen Marie Therese&her daughter. Louis XIV married this Spanish lady showed that interstate marriages were also practised in France
symbol of Napoleon I's victory
the painting about Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte endowed Empress to Josephine, his wife
another painting about Napoleon and the dominant power of chuch leaders
Napoleon I
the strict staffs who were keen on making sure that we leave the precinct on time!!
the hall to the princess apartments
boyscouts selling things for raising fund
where I got the cheapest pants in europe so far:-)
How can you resist those scrumptious snacks?
French pattiseries rule!!
one of the church with spanish heritage in the Versailles village
sunset in Versailles
birdman flying over the globe
Armageddon during the fireshow at la Vilette