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We went in 2006 for a day (the year of the World Cup - Paris was a bonus before we went to Germany) and visited the palace mainly. We went as far as the Neptune fountain and then just soaked in the grounds from there - it was HOT that day. Some did explore the gardens more and enjoyed themselves.
It's a beautiful place! I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks! I wish it was going to be HOT when I was there - I am all about hot weather. Looking at the weather this month and the forecast though right now I'd be happy for the highs to get up into the 60s at least and for the blasted rain to STOP.
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I second Cheryl in the suggestion for Palace and Gardens. I was lucky enough to go to Versailles in 2010. Absolutely gorgeous! We went there directly from the airport as well, and it was fine. We always hit the ground running our first day, and then we adjust to the time change pretty quickly. It did take us a couple of hours to get out of the airport though. Lines were long and baggage service was not the best. Better than LAX, though! Have fun!
I second Cheryl in the suggestion for Palace and Gardens. I was lucky enough to go to Versailles in 2010. Absolutely gorgeous! We went there directly from the airport as well, and it was fine. We always hit the ground running our first day, and then we adjust to the time change pretty quickly. It did take us a couple of hours to get out of the airport though. Lines were long and baggage service was not the best. Better than LAX, though! Have fun!
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you went from the airport and everything worked out well. Also glad to hear it's better than LAX (commonly known in my house as the worst airport in the world! LOL).
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Thanks! I wish it was going to be HOT when I was there - I am all about hot weather. Looking at the weather this month and the forecast though right now I'd be happy for the highs to get up into the 60s at least and for the blasted rain to STOP.
Well, you go and declare a drought and look what happens.... seriously. We're on hosepipe bans here and have been for the last three weeks maybe and all it's done since then is pour down with rain. I keep telling myself it's good for us, but that's wearing a bit thin now....
Thanks! I wish it was going to be HOT when I was there - I am all about hot weather. Looking at the weather this month and the forecast though right now I'd be happy for the highs to get up into the 60s at least and for the blasted rain to STOP.
I hope the weather improves for you.
When we went it was unusually warm - like 90s. I'm glad we had a/c in our Paris hotel.
I was there a few years ago. We visited with a tour, but once off the bus, had free reign. I wish we had skipped the palace and gone straight to the gardens. Palace was spectacular, but the lines to get your headphones for the self guided tours was so disorganized. We were pushed, shoved, cut in front off. Basically, there really didn't seem to be any lines and it was a free for all.
I'm a fast tourer. My hubby can stay in one spot for hours. So, we separated during the tour. Not very romantic for an anniversary trip. But, once in the gardens, I felt like I could breath again and said again and again, I wish we had gone straight to the gardens.
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Ashli ... I've lost track of some time and cannot remember when you are going to Paris and Versailles ...
But I am interested in hearing all about it and hoping for a TR when you return!
I got back on Sunday evening. It was a great trip, and a TR will be started probably today or at least by tomorrow. I hope you enjoy it!
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. We were pushed, shoved, cut in front off. Basically, there really didn't seem to be any lines and it was a free for all.
I felt like I could breath again and said again and again, I wish we had gone straight to the gardens.
Now that I've been, I can COMPLETELY relate to this. Holy moly, I've never been around so many rude, shoving people in my life. It'll definitely be discussed in my TR.
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Now that I've been, I can COMPLETELY relate to this. Holy moly, I've never been around so many rude, shoving people in my life. It'll definitely be discussed in my TR.
LOL! While in the ticket line up for the gardens, an elderly lady cut between the first person and us, shoving my hubby and I back to third. She pretended she didn't know English, but I guarantee she knew exactly what she was doing and probably does it all the time.
Anyhoo, I can't wait to read your TR!
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Now that I've been, I can COMPLETELY relate to this. Holy moly, I've never been around so many rude, shoving people in my life. It'll definitely be discussed in my TR.
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I was lucky enough to go to Versailles in 2010. Absolutely gorgeous! We went there directly from the airport as well, and it was fine. We always hit the ground running our first day, and then we adjust to the time change pretty quickly. It did take us a couple of hours to get out of the airport though. Lines were long and baggage service was not the best. Better than LAX, though! Have fun!
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I keep telling myself it's good for us, but that's wearing a bit thin now....
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It was a great trip, and a TR will be started probably today or at least by tomorrow. I hope you enjoy it!
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