King Louis Palace, Versailles

It was a frustrating 4-hour long wait in the queue on a chilly sunday at Versailles. Terribly pissed off, I was thinking of getting back to Paris if I wasn't able to get into the palace within 5 pm. Only to realize later, when I was inside, the wait was simply worth it.

This was the Versailles palace where King Louis X1V ruled, after he was crowned at the tender age of 5. Its a one of a kind, self-guided tour where you walk around with a headset and a portable player. The entire palace of the 18th century is preserved in its sanctity and pride. As you move from one palace room to another, you need to type in the room reference on your player and a voice describes the historical significance of the room. At the end of the tour, you are acquainted with the famous French era belonging to King Louis X1V with Nepoleon, his warrior.

Surrounding the palace is the refreshingly beautiful Versailles garden with fountains and the River Gauche at a distance. The atmosphere is serene and you feel like day-dreaming in those lush green lawns. Versailles attracts the largest tourist crowd in France, and located close to Paris, should you have an opportunity to visit Paris, a day in Versailles is sure to make your tour memorable!