France

The Best Places to Propose in Paris

Paris is known for its romantic vibe and cultural flair. If you’re planning a romantic trip, here are some of the best places to propose in Paris…

Visiting Grand Trianon of Versailles

  Grand Trianon of Versailles Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France For my post on visiting the Palace of Versailles, click here. For the gardens of Versailles, click here. Grading – B  After seeing the Palace of Versailles, Grand Trianon is a bit underwhelming. However, it is still an architectural, historical, and landscaping achievement. Hours: Estate of Trianon: 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Closed Mondays and May 1) Admission Prices: The cheapest ticket you can buy for just this part of Versailles is the Palaces of Trianon ticket for €12…

Visiting the Versailles Gardens

  The Versailles Gardens Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France For my post on visiting the Palace of Versailles, click here. General Information Grading – A A fascinating look into the grounds and gardens meant for kings and the noble French in the 17th and 18th century. The gardens are a great place to spend a leisure day, enjoy the scenery, and let children run around. Hours: Gardens  – 8:00 am – 8:30 pm (last admission at 7:00pm)Park (area just outside the garden grounds) – 7:00am – 8:30pm (April…

Visiting the Palace of Versailles

Versailles Palace Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France Grading: AOverall Impression: Palace Hours: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm (Closed Mondays, last admission at 6:00pm) Admission prices: Versailles offers different tickets, based on what you’d like to see. If you plan on seeing everything on the grounds, including the musical garden and fountain shows (available March 31 – October 31), the Passport ticket is your best bet. Passport tickets are €27 with the musical garden and fountain shows and €20 without the shows. There are also two-day passes available…