My adventure of the day (AOTD) on Friday was to go find Versailles. It looked so easy on the Paris public transportation map. I took the bus to the Blue RER (Paris train) to the Yellow RER. Piece of cake. I then waited for about an hour for the correct train that said "Chateau de Versailles" to arrive. I saw the same trains come and go. I memorized what each of their names were (DEBA, MONA, JILL, etc.). I FINALLY put it together that I was on the wrong side of the tracks. Literally. Here's what the view looked like, in case you ever find yourself in a similar situation:
I arrived in Versailles starving because I planned to have lunch there. By this time, it was about 4 PM. I went to the Creperie and was turned away because they just finished lunch. I settled on a sidewalk cafe that served, of all things, Mexican food. My favorite! Nevermind my chicken burrito tasted more curry-like. It was still delicious and look how nicely presented!
Onward to Chateau de Versailles. On the way I passed the Hotel de Ville. It looked like a landmark, so I took a picture. Since this time, I've seen one in Paris and Wissous. Is this a chain like the Holiday Inn? A mystery to solve later. . .
I arrived in Versailles starving because I planned to have lunch there. By this time, it was about 4 PM. I went to the Creperie and was turned away because they just finished lunch. I settled on a sidewalk cafe that served, of all things, Mexican food. My favorite! Nevermind my chicken burrito tasted more curry-like. It was still delicious and look how nicely presented!Onward to Chateau de Versailles. On the way I passed the Hotel de Ville. It looked like a landmark, so I took a picture. Since this time, I've seen one in Paris and Wissous. Is this a chain like the Holiday Inn? A mystery to solve later. . .Here's another scene I passed on my walk to the Chateau. It looks like I could be back in the 17th century. This is one of my favorite parts of Paris so far. The history of the buildings.
Viola! I arrive at the gates of Chateau de Versailles. I am struck by the enormity of its size.
At the front gates, there are signs pointing to where to purchase a billet (ticket). By this time it's after 4:30 PM and I need to be back in Paris at 7:00 PM. I decided to take myself on the budget tour. Here's what it looked like. Let me know what you think.
And they want to charge for a ticket when this is what you see?! Just kidding. Keep looking. . .
Isn't this in picture books and stuff? I'm sure I saw it in "A Paris Story".
Here was my favorite part of the tour. Even though there weren't any flowers, the view was stunning.
Thus concludes the Budget Tour of Versailles. As you can see, it only included the outdoors. When I spoke with a gentleman at one of the entrances, he said even though the Chateau closed in less than an hour, I still needed to buy a ticket. As if!
At the front gates, there are signs pointing to where to purchase a billet (ticket). By this time it's after 4:30 PM and I need to be back in Paris at 7:00 PM. I decided to take myself on the budget tour. Here's what it looked like. Let me know what you think.
And they want to charge for a ticket when this is what you see?! Just kidding. Keep looking. . . Isn't this in picture books and stuff? I'm sure I saw it in "A Paris Story".
Here was my favorite part of the tour. Even though there weren't any flowers, the view was stunning.
Thus concludes the Budget Tour of Versailles. As you can see, it only included the outdoors. When I spoke with a gentleman at one of the entrances, he said even though the Chateau closed in less than an hour, I still needed to buy a ticket. As if! 
3 comments:
The burrito "surprise" taste reminds me of the baked potato surprise I had in Turkey! Haha! Glad you found Mexican food, I'm sure it was good even with an Indian flare!
that guy ripped you off! Tell him to eat stick a burrito in his French voila!
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