The Sabbaticus Line: Paris - The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was just a village miles from Paris. Today it has become a suburb of Paris and it took us less than 20 minutes to get their by train.

Versailles was the home of the Monarchy from 1682 until the 1789 revolution. Versailles is set in 2,000 acres of green space.

We visited Versailles using the Fat Tyre Bike Company. After travelling by train between our apartment and Versailles, we bought a picnic lunch at one of the best local markets that we have been to before cycling around the extensive grounds, visiting not only the Palace and gardens but many other buildings within the extensive grounds of Versailles.

Within the Palace of Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors. This was where the Germans were forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles that would end World War I on 28 June 1919. Many historians believe that the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles was one of the key reasons for us having a second World War.

Joined the Tour run by the Fat Tyre Bike Company

Julie and her Fat Bike

Wayne and his Fat Bike

View of Palace of Versailles from the Canals

Standing in front of the Palace of Versailles

Wide angle view of Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles and the Gardens of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles and The Hall of Mirrors
This room was used when the Germans signed the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I on 28 June 1919

Having picnic lunch on the edge of the Canals

One of the many Gardens of Versailles

Just a small part of the Gardens of Versailles

The Petit Trianon
Built between 1762 and 1768 for the King's head 'mistress.'
However Louis XVI didn't have a mistress so gave it to his wife Marie-Antoinette.