On our first day in the city of Paris we visited the area called "La Defense". Here we enjoyed a crepe at a bakery with a great name (see below). We gave the food a big Thumbs Up.
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| Eating at the bakery "Paul" |
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| Thumbs Up! |
The next day we travelled to Versailles on the train.
We arrived early in the day and the queue for tickets was small. Later in the day it was huge!! We were able to walk almost straight in to the palace.
Madeleine was amazed to see that nearly everything seemed to be made of pure gold!
Both Madeleine and Daniel enjoyed the audio-guide.
Daniel liked hiding from Mum in the maze within the massive garden.
The gardens contained some fabulous fountains. To enhance the ambience, hidden speakers played classical music. Madeleine also liked the exhibition of unusual tree sculptures ..... they were very big.
After eating a baguette at the Angelina cafe at the Petit Trianon we wandered around Marie-Antoinette's Estate. During the walk back to the train station we stopped at a little cafe. Mum and Dad let us have a 'chocolat chaud' and some ice cream as a special treat at the end of the day.
Upon our return to Etienne and Alicia's house in St Cloud we packed our things and moved into their apartment in central Paris on Villa Victor Hugo.
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| Madeleine and Daniel at Versailles early in the morning |
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| Mum and Dad at Versailles - at the end of our visit. Notice how many more people there are! |
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| In the palace. The interactive audio-guide was very informative. |
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| Daniel in the Hall of Mirrors |
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| Crepes for morning tea in the gardens of Versailles |
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| Gardens of Versailles |
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| Can anyone see Madeleine? |
What a wonderful way to learn French History! After seeing your photos Grace's first comment was "Where are Madeleine and Daniel's ice creams?" Seems she has a VERY good memory, just like her Mum. She was also very impressed to see that you were having crepes and "chocolat chaud", as that is exactly what she had yesterday. She enjoyed finding Madeleine beside the "upside down tree". Can't wait to hear of your next adventures. Lots of love from Nanna and Pop
ReplyDeleteSounds like small kids and big kids are having great fun learning everything about French history. Lucky it doesn't rain! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel, Madeleine,Cate & Christopher,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing adventure so far. We wish we could be there with you although this is the next best thing. Paul did wonder if you could get those brilliant crepes - take-away! Surely they wouldn't charge you excess luggage if we just order two and share?? We hope they tasted as good as they looked. Christopher, please tell me you are doing your best to sample as many coffees as possible for me. Love & Best Wishes from Kerry, Paul, Zach & Luke. xxOxx