Versailles, first negative experience. The place is a madhouse – long lines, heat, people pushing and shoving. Generally a bad experience, sadly. Opulent and beautiful, and full of history; the crowds made it impossible to look at or experience. c’est la vie.

I’d love to come back sometime when I could actually see it and not the back of someones head shoved in my face, or their cell phone thrust in front of my eyes every 10 seconds. The crowds were like the Metro at rush hour.

Afternoon at the Louvre and even walk on the Seine, much better.

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