meiteoh: Versailles with its ponds, overlooking the vast gardens...
meiteoh: A panoramic shot of the gardens - almost 180 degrees, I think...
meiteoh: The King's bedchamber
meiteoh: A paranoramic shot of Versailles as you head into the Château for the start of the "tour"
meiteoh: A panoramic shot of Versailles upon entering the palace gates
meiteoh: And if you turn around, you'll find the impressive Château...
meiteoh: From the pond/Château, a view of the gardens...
meiteoh: A shot of the West wing of the Château (I think).
meiteoh: A shot of the pond outside - it's the end of winter so no fountain, I'm afraid. Too cold!
meiteoh: Finally, out of the Château and into the 800 hectares of gardens!!!!!
meiteoh: A view of another section of the gardens from inside the Château
meiteoh: The last section of the Château featuring paintings based on victories and battles of Napoleon and the French army
meiteoh: A monument in a section of the Château dedicated to Napoleon
meiteoh: The royal bed - the guard rail in front is to section off the public - yes, the Royal family wakes up (and the Queen even gives birth) to an audience!
meiteoh: A view of another section of the gardens from inside the Château
meiteoh: One of the decorative items in the King/Queen's apartments (I can't remember which room is which although the King's rooms are mostly blue...)
meiteoh: Another perspective of the Hall of Mirrors...
meiteoh: A work-in-progress by a student
meiteoh: One of the many statues on display in the Hall of Mirrors
meiteoh: The Hall of Mirrors (73 m long, 10.5 m wide and 12.3 m high). It is the passageway between the King and Queen chambers and used for large receptions, royal weddings and ambassadorial presentations.
meiteoh: The ceiling above one of the apartments/salons on the 2nd floor.
meiteoh: The Mercury Drawing Room or "Bedchamber" although the King and Queen had their own bedchambers.
meiteoh: The Mars Drawing Room - I think...
meiteoh: Onto the first floor... Now, if I have not confused myself, this should be the Hercules Drawing Room.
meiteoh: Elegant gilded doors leading to one of the salons
meiteoh: A wide shot of the chapel..
meiteoh: Another chapel...in fact, the ground floor has just chapels and galleries!
meiteoh: A view of a section of the gardens from inside the Château
meiteoh: One of the many antique commades or cupboards in the 700-room château
meiteoh: Another marble portrait on display