"The Grand Estate of Versailles" a Versailles Travel Page by Jerelis

When I was about to visit the Palace and gardens of Versailles I realised that once I heared that it counts among the most prestigious of the World's Heritage sites. It definately represents the finest and most accomplished achievement of the 17th century French art. King Louis XIII's former hunting lodge was transformed and enlarged by his son Louis XIV, who installed his court and government there. The town that was built around the Palace bears witness to this rich period of French history.

The most weirdest thing I saw was that almost every vistor walked his way to the Grand Canal and back and a quick visit to the Palace itself. Then the bus left again! Such a shame! Just plan your day out discovering all the splendours of Versailles thanks to the range of possibilities available. I visited all the different parts of the Palace, mostly by footh: King's and Queens's State Apartments. the Chapel and Opera House, History of French Galleries and Dauphin's Apartments (the heir to the throne). But I also walked my way through the entire gardens and groves to the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.