Consider Fontainebleau Instead of the Beaten-to-a-Pulp Path to Versailles

Versailles vs. Fontainebleau Focus

First-time travelers to Paris often dedicate a day to seeing the Palace of Versailles. I avoided the place for many years in favor of dozens of museums and monuments within the city limits. However, in 2018, I finally visited with my husband Andy and our daughters. The line to get…

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Age-Old Plants Emerge in the Gardens of Versailles

Wildflowers adorn lawn of Petit Trianon

Since May 11, France has gradually lifted its quarantine regulations as the country comes out of lockdown. On Tuesday, the Paris Metro resumed operation of 90% of its pre-Corona schedule. The only visible difference is the masked passengers that ride in relatively uncrowded conditions. This Saturday, the Palace of Versailles…

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