Les Adieux a la Reine is a new movie that tells the story of the last few days of Marie Antoinette's life at Versailles. The story is told through the perspective of one of the Queen's maids. Diane Kruger plays the Queen. I am fascinated by this woman and I look forward to seeing the film.
On the train to Versailles... Entertainment AND protection :)
Always look up!
These muted blues and golds... love them!
Hall of mirrors
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This picture does not accurately show the beauty of this bed.. The gold, the blues and pinks, the texture, unbelievable.
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.. and suddenly we saw this! Made of pots and pans.. thoughts??
NEW DIRECTION at Versailles!
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My favorite view
BREATH-TAKING grounds!
What a view!
Pack a picnic if you visit Versailles. You will need to check your bag prior to touring. Panini's are available almost everywhere and you may bring your choice of beverage.
The salmon is wonderful in Paris. It's lightly smoked and is very fresh.
If you're not familiar with French wines, DO ask for help. It seemed like the local folks sipped more white and rose wine during the day, saving the heavy Cabernet for the evening. This Bordeaux was our choice and it was wonderful.
After all the visual stimulation of Versailles :) a bite of something sweet was needed.
This chocolate boutique was off the beaten path (always my favorite places to shop and dine). Lots of character and delicious goodies. Loved these oranges, and the nougats were yummy!
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The jars that the candies are displayed in are so pretty. To the front/left are these LONG marshmallows in a variety of colors. How fun for a kids party! They were very good and not too sweet.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
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leslie
Hi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteYour photos of Versailles are amazing, thanks for taking us along too.
All the gold, the gorgeous colours, the mirrors and the gardens are truly beautiful.
I love the look of the chocolate boutique, yum!
Happy new week
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Leslie -
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of Versailles!! One of my all time favorite day trips from Paris. I especially love visiting in the summer when the potted citrus trees are brought out.
Cheers,
Loi
Versailles is one of my favorite places even in the dead of winter on a bitterly cold day. Just once I would love to visit when the flowers are blooming. I was there two years ago when giant blow up sculptures graced the halls and I wasn't impressed with their inclusion in this glorious space.
ReplyDeleteDelectable treats are a must after a huge day of breathtaking sightseeing. Lovely photos thanks Leslie.
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Leslie ... you photos are gorgeous! You truly captured Versailles and its larger than life beauty. WOW now that is some High Heel!!! We did a half day visit to Versailles when the Mr. and I visited in April/May of 2010 ... You are absolutely correct one needs a full day or more to truly see it all (and then I'm certain not all is seen).
ReplyDeleteYour photos are sending me dreaming of a return visit!! Hugs to you my friend..xo C. (HHL)
Wow really nice...u r so lucky u ghetto visit....love the pics so regal n magnificient
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What stunning pictures! The French really know how to do everything in style. What a lovely picnic you must have had in that beautiful setting. x Sharon PS Those chocolate dipped oranges look delicious. I might have to try that at home.
ReplyDeleteWonderful..it's a place I am so wanting to see :))) What beauty and I enjoy learning about Marie...I shall look out for the movie. I'd like to see it from another perspective. Just adore these photos and the sweets look amazing!! Hope you have a wonderful week :)) xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and you look gorgeous too! When we went the kids were younger and we had a choice between Versailles or Disneyland Paris. Of course, we chose Disneyland Paris for the kids, (which stunk). I regret not going to Versailles but don't regret trying to be unselfish in regards to the kids! xo
ReplyDeleteHello Leslie,thank you for sharing those beautiful photos!I feel like I had a tour at Versailles and then savoured all those delicacies.have yourself a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the grand fun you are having! I yearn!
ReplyDeleteall gorgeous images...ahhh, the intricate details! looks like you are having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteNice photos I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! These photos are from a dream! I am so thrilled the trip was amazing. Beautiful beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteVersailles looks magical! So glad you shared your photos!! And the chocolate...so decadent!
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Very inspiring post. Your choices are always so stylish and refined!!!!
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First of all ! How fabulous do you look! Loving your gorgeously free Versailles hair and boots! That bedroom is just heaven but my fave shot is the guys on the train - both the guard and the buskers both doing their jobs intently.
ReplyDeletetres jolie, leslie, and thanks for such great tips! cannot wait to visit versailles in october. you look gorgeous and quite natural lounging at the palace!
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michele
French interiors are great, espacially chateaux, of course :)I'm interested in the Queen Marie Antoinette. Have You seen the film directed by Sophia Coppola? Great photos! And the sweets... My sideboard is full of jars and platters with cakes and candies. Maybe because of chocolate boutiques like that ;)
ReplyDeleteThank You for taking me to these places, Your trip was wonderful :)
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marta
Leslie...amazing pictures, brings back such wonderful fond memories...oh I wish I could click my heels and be there!! Its so magical, then you add the wine and the chocolate..it doesn't get any better!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. The next best thing to being there.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures! What a trip!
ReplyDeleteLove the pots and pans stilettos but the gardens even more!
What a fun little tour! I loved the shock value of the stilettos! And I just read through your previous post - what a great one! I haven't tried that cafe yet but now I must! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...the photos are gorgeous. That place is incredible to see in person!
ReplyDeletewow is all i can say about your trip and your photos! i seriously need to get my butt over to france for sure, i have been to other european countries but how have i been missing out on france?
ReplyDeleteDearest Leslie
ReplyDeleteThank you sooo much for your lovely "welcome home" comment!
I knew my blogging girl friends would understand and make me feel better!!!!
Oh Versaille - a magical experience, I've been there in winter and summer and both are amazing.
Love the new sculpture of pots and pans - great photo!
The day before I flew out, our family spent the day at Fontainbleau (about an hours drive from where my daughter lives). It was the hunting palace/chateau of the Kings of France.
It was amazing too! I'll be doing a post about it shortly!
Im looking forward to seeing "Les Adieux a la Reine" - lets compare notes once we've seen it!
It seems you and I both have that 'special' thing for France - don't know how but somehow it's always been in my blood and I remember vividly the first time I stpped foot on french soil - somehow I just KNEW I had been there before (another life maybe - who knows)!
love & hugs Leslie and thanks so much for your welcome home!
Shane xox
I love your hair ( and outfit ) in the pic above, I can never manage my hair when I'm away, but yours look so big bouncy and glorious.
ReplyDeleteI've just booked up Paris for December, sheer laziness on our part as we can't be bothered travelling far but want to go somewhere then as we've cancelled our September trip abroad because... we are too lazy to go travelling!
I was thinking the same thing about your hair and your cute outfit! I'm also dying over all of the pictures and just the thought of being there! Maybe one day! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your amazing jaunt to Versailles! I would love to visit there the next time I got to France. I'm fascinated with Diane Kruger as well and I'm curious to see her portrayal of Marie Antoinette. You know she's gonna look gorgeous in those costumes.
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Leslie,
ReplyDeleteThis is so great to get a tour through your eyes. When we visited Paris 2 summers ago, we ended up canceling our plans to visit Versailles. I did have 2 little boys in tow, at the time age 5 & 8, so it was probably better to wait. Now, I want to go more than ever. Looks like you had an amazing time!!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Beautiful photos Leslie, what an amazing trip you had and the Chocolate Boutique looks simply perfect ;-)
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Catherine
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So lovely. Feel like I have had an afternoon-vacation. Haven't been able to visit yet...but I will soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found you as well.
I've only seen videos from travel channels taking you inside versailles! I know Louis almost bankrupted the French economy while constructing the palace and the hall of mirrors took 10 years. I hope to go to Versailles next time I go to France.
ReplyDeleteBeyond jealous .....no words!
ReplyDeleteWOW - Versailles is breathtaking - would you believe we never made it to the chateau and all those years we lived in Paris!!!! so nice to see your photos - one day . . .
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How fabulous is all of this!! Thanks!
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Sharon
This is all so gorgeous!! I love the shoe display made of pots and pans - so unique and creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment on G&G; would you like to follow each other? Let me know and I'll be sure to follow you back :)
xoxo,
Paris
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Such an amazing place and you captured the beauty - know you are having the best time!!
ReplyDeleteohh...another film for me to look out for. You look so beautiful in those photo Leslie, and all those chocolate covered goodies...I need a snack!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos and of course, I now need to run out for a candy bar. Not that it will be a patch on these goodies xo
ReplyDeletePerfect photos, I like your blog very much.
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That view is amazing! I can only imagine what it looks like in person.
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ReplyDeleteI'm dying to see that film as well!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, here in France we stick to rosés and whites during the day - especially the summer - but then happily hit the reds at night :)
Just Gorgeous post!
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Linda from www.moonon.com
I love this post, especially since I'm going to France for the first time this month! I can't wait to have that salmon.. and the wine.. and so much more! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, J & I were just saying how we have to get to Versailles one day soon. I've always wanted to go but unbelievably haven't had the chance on my past visits to France. They have the Versailles Gardens at the resort I stayed at in the Bahamas The One&Only. It as fantastic, 35 acres and also has an imported cloister from France but I know it doesn't compare in the slightest to the actual place. One day I'll get there :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!!
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Miranda
Leslie, my favorite book
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by Sena Jeter Naslund. If you
haven't read it, you will love
it....an easy read and by the
end you feel like you truly
know her....and of course,
mourn the inevitable ending.
Gorgeous pictures. Felt like
I was along for the day!!
Happy Thursday,
xo Suzanne
lovely photos, very luxurious items and places :)
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Versailles is one of my favourite places in the world!!!^^
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WOW, gorgeous photos!!!! I've never been to Versailles, I think I have to put it on my list for next year!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say a huge thank you for always leaving me such lovely comments, you always sound so warm and bring a smile to my face!! I really appreciate it, thank you.
Best wishes from London!
Simone X
One of my favorite places on earth. What great photos!
ReplyDeleteI am going to Paris and will visiting Versailles again next year - your photos are making me even more excited than I already am!
My Francophile heart is beating so fast right now. Love these photos. It looks you had an amazing time.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend ;-)
PS. Tell me about the weather, we had a really weird beginning of summer here in Luxembourg and it was the same in Belgium. I hope you liked Brussels and Ghent despite the weather.
such gorgeous photos...I can't wait to visit Versailles again! And looking forward to seeing Les Adieux a la Reine...have a lovely weekend... xv
ReplyDeletevery pretty photos, isn't Versailles just amazing, in particular its gardens? ANd the fountains too! O h how I love France and Paris particularly. The photo of the entertainment AND protection is one of a kind, love it!
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Catita
Fantastic photos, darling...my favorite is the one you are posing with the gorgeous gardens behind...oh! my, my...you are a goddess Leslie!!
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Inés
SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com
Hi doll...thanks for the sweet comment...I love art...it's what I've studied and continue to study now even...it's my life after my family...I find things just browsing around really :))) I share them as I can and hope others will enjoy them too and not get bored, haha!! Have a gorgeous weekend doll!! xox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!
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Miranda
Beautiful pictures. Those chocolate covered oranges look amazing. You must tell us your secret on keeping young looking!
ReplyDeleteoh, i loved versailles!!
ReplyDeletejust so over the top and fabulous
brett
Ah...I miss France...thanks for the memories. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, Adored this post! Gorgeous photos. You are so right about bringing a picnic with you. We didn't and ended up at the McDonalds after! My husband still swears they made the best cappuccinos in France! ;/ Not so sure about that. I love everything about Versailles!
ReplyDeleteI love that photo of you!
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Kim
Forgot to add- so want to see that film too!
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Kim
Great advice on the movie. Can't wait to see it.
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Now I have been in Versailles so your gorgeous photos brought back so many lovely memories. Thank you - looks like you had an amazing day. Avril x PS LOVE your boots!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Paris 3 times so far but never been here, next spring or summer hopefully : ) First I am planning to see xmas lit Paris ( and post xmas sales shopping ) this december : ) never seen Paris in winter. Anyway back to topic, everything is gorgeous and you look so comfy chic in your casual outfit : )
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