On Friday, we rode the RER (intra-city commuter train) to tour the Palais de Versailles and the town of Versailles, a 30 minute ride. A local helped us find the right train for the trip. She had lived in Paris for decades and never visited Versailles. This would be her first visit. I should say that my pictures do nothing to show the true beauty and opulence of the ornate décor within the palace. It is a place that must be seen to be appreciated. The tour groups were out in full force at the palace and created quite a mass of humanity within its beautifully adorned halls and rooms. The rain and cold on this day limited our tour of its massive courtyards and gardens.
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