Comments on: A Day Trip to Versailles from Paris

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:13:15 +0000

In reply to Erica. Thanks for your comments Erica. Yes, I learnt my lesson! This was my first ever big European attraction. In Australia we have no concept of crowds - we complain if there are twenty people in front of us because we rarely line up for more than a few minutes for any attraction. So I was completely shocked at the line up, I had never imagined it was possible. Now I go super early or buy skip the line tickets :-)

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:26:41 +0000

Great post! I agree with you that the crowds at Versailles can be overwhelming. I can’t even imagine going in the afternoon like you did! Purchasing tickets in advance online for the 9am slot is the only way I would visit Versailles again. It would make the crowds so much more easier to manage. Your pictures of the gardens are stunning. I was there in the winter and, sadly, missed all the flowers. I’m hoping to go back next time I’m in Paris!

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:55:43 +0000

In reply to Richa. Thanks Richa. Looking back now the crowds seem to have faded in my memory but the opulence and extravagance has not. Totally worth a visit one day.

By: Richa

Richa — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:08:51 +0000

I feel ya on the crowd but as you said I would love to see it in person someday myself whenever I visit Paris 🙂 Thanks for sharing your honest opinion.

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:59:01 +0000

In reply to Candice. Thanks Candice. Yes, I believe it should be seen once! It is so over the top that unless you see it you wwould not be able to picture the extravagance.

By: Candice

Candice — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 01:57:46 +0000

Wow! The Palace of Versailles looks like one of those places that, despite being SO touristy, you should see at least once. It looks absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing!!

By: Josie

Josie — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:51:52 +0000

In reply to Danial. Exactly! The crowds were crazy.

By: Danial

Danial — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:37:08 +0000

The enormous crowd is such a buzzkill to an otherwise grand and opulent palace. I particularly liked the gardens and fountains, they’re so lovely!

By: Josie

Josie — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:24:28 +0000

In reply to Alina. I was always surprised in Europe to see fountains not working, but it does make sense of course that they don't run in winter. Here in Australia the only time they stop is if we have water restrictions in summer :-)

By: Alina

Alina — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:20:08 +0000

I did this as a daytrip, when I visited Paris, as well! I got lucky as the fountains were on for the first time that spring!