January 7, 2017

Our Holiday Trip to Paris, Part Two

Beautiful and historic landmarks do not come much grander than the Chateau de Versailles in France.

When the château was built, Versailles was just a small 11th century village. Today, it is a wealthy suburb about 12-miles southwest of Paris. Known simply as Versailles, it was the seat of political power in the Kingdom of France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved the royal court from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. I've been to Versailles several times before, but it was so wonderful to return and explore the enormous Palace and outdoor grounds with my grandchildren, Jude and Truman - they love learning and were amazed with all they saw.

Here are more photos from our holiday trip - Versailles and Paris. And be sure to see additional photos on my Instagram page @marthastewart48.

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  • What an amazing trip Martha and how wonderful it is to visit places and see things through the eyes of our grandchildren.
    The picture of Alexis and Jude picking out seeds is just precious.
    Thank you for showing us the beautiful Versailles. I can only imagine the opulance and splendor!

  • Hi Again Marvelous Martha! WOW! I absolutely loved seeing todays lovely blog that You presented today called Our Holiday Trip to Paris, Part Two and being able to view all 42 photos and delightful comments about being at Paris was absolutely wonderful for me to see all of it today! You certainly did show us so many beautiful photos and all of Your comments were absolutely marvelous again! It was so much fun to be able to see You, Alexis, Jude, and Truman in quite a few delightful photos and You all had so much fun! Jude and Truman absolutely love to go with You and their mother Alexis where ever You take all of them around our world and in Paris and France and they look so wonderful being very young! You produced such lovely photos and comments again today and I loved all that You presented! Hope You have a lovely weekend again! God Bless You and all who were with You again! Love all Your blogs! Jan

  • What wonderful memories for the kids! They'll cherish them. (Sixty Euros for breakfast... oh my goodness!) Alexis looks fabulous, by the way. Such style!

  • Would love to visit France! So much 2 see & do. Versailles Hall of Mirrors I've read so much about visits of historical figures; presidents. But the crowds, too much!! I never new December was a big draw for tourists 2 visit Europe:( Love the gilded gates with the Sun King - gorgeous!

  • You have inspired me to add an overnight stay and breakfast at the Ritz in Paris to my bucket list! 🙂

  • Very informative and all of the little details you give are plush. My mom has been there so many times that when we came they recognized her and gave us a tour of Bersailles that is not open to the public. I specifically remember seeing the ceramic pipes and we went through the back hallways and "popped" out of panels. What a good grandma to take Jude and Truman.

  • Bonjour Martha,
    Your trip to pairs looks amazing, I love the places you visited and Versailles is one of my favourites. Always a great pleasure seeing photos of Alexis and your adorable grand children. Where is Kevin!

  • Can you share that tote bag that you are carrying? Very attractive travel bag!