Market Day in Versailles The Marché Notre-Dame in Versailles is one of the best food markets in the Paris area. It has served the needs of the population of the town of Versailles since the time of Louis XIV. Itsl covered market was built in 1841.
Flower Market in Versailles
Fresh Flowers in Versailles
Cherries at Versailles Market
Fruit at Versailles Market
Versailles Gate
Detail, Versailles Gate
Detail, Versailles Chateau
Left Wing, Versailles Chateau
Sophie Winks
At Versailles
Versailles
Sisters in Versailles
Chapel in Versailles
Hall of Mirrors, Versailles It was incredibly crowded.
Audio Tour, Hall of Mirrors
Strolling in Versailles
At the Paris Temple
The Paris Temple
The Chateau de Breteuil Just a random chateau we passed on the way to the countryside.
Isabelle Gives the Chateau Two Thumbs Up! Just a random chateau we passed on the way to the countryside.
Chateau de Breteuil Just a random chateau we passed on the way to the countryside.
Gate, Chateau de Breteuil Just a random chateau we passed on the way to the countryside.
Grocery Store Yogurt Everything on this entire aisle is yogurt.
Delicous Cookies My favorite cookies are the Dark Chocolate covered Granolas on the upper shelves.
Dried Cod
Ready-to-Go Tarts
Mussels and Fries 8€25 All you can eat on Saturday night!
HyperMarket - Groceries and More
Our Rental Car
Home Sweet Home in Blois ...for just one night.
Approach to Chambord
Chambord
King François I
A Ceramic Stove In 1745, King Louis XV placed the Marshall de Saxe in control of the estate at Chambord. In spite of the numerous open fireplaces in the large rooms, and ceramic stoves in the smaller rooms, the castle was still for the most part uncomfortably cold. Three large ceramic stoves were ordered from Poland.
Double Helix Staircase This staircase is said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Wallpaper Detail
Royal Emblem
Double Helix Staircase Interior
Headed to the W.C.
Snapping a Photo in Style
Delicous Tiny Strawberries
Just another Chateau This chateau was newly-constructed when I saw it in 2003.
Cheverny This castle is privately-owned and difficult to photograph because of the screens on the fence that block the view. This is the best I could do.
Château de Montrichard This is a ruined 11th century castle located in the center of Montrichard. Henri IV ordered it dismantled in 1589.
Bread in Carrefour Market One euro for a big loaf, 75 cents for the small. Such a deal!
Bread in Carrefour Market
Taco Kit Bizarre Taco 'boat' kit
Chateau de Chissay This chateau is a hotel you can stay in.
