Today, we will take you on a journey to witness the magnificent beauty and grandeur of the Palace of Versailles. Many of you may not be able to visualize the places mentioned in the records of Khun Pan, the ambassador. First of all, I must tell you that this trip is a year-overdue trip. Therefore, for those who have recently visited, there may be some changes from the pictures. In particular, the gardens behind the palace change every year. What are you waiting for? Let's go and see.

Upon arriving at the palace, you will be greeted by a throng of tourists eager to catch a glimpse of this magnificent structure. However, for those of you who aspire to follow in the footsteps of Khun Pi Khun and Khun Pan, fear not! I have a secret tip for entering the palace without having to wait in line for miles. Stay tuned for the next episode to find out!

Let's begin our journey. At the palace gate stands a majestic equestrian statue of King Louis XIV, radiating an aura of awe and grandeur.

A Serendipitous Stroll through the Palace Gardens

Passing by the monument of King Louis XIV, a long queue of people awaited their turn to purchase tickets for the palace. Feeling disinclined to endure the lengthy wait, I ventured closer to the entrance, where I noticed another queue selling tickets for the palace gardens. Curiosity piqued, I inquired if it was possible to purchase a garden ticket first and then return for a palace ticket later. The attendant confirmed this was feasible, and without hesitation, I opted for the garden ticket, eager to avoid the tedium of the long queue.

This decision proved to be a stroke of serendipity. Not only did I bypass the lengthy wait, but I also avoided the throngs of tourists vying for photo opportunities. By the time I emerged to purchase my palace ticket, the crowds had thinned considerably, creating a tranquil and unhurried atmosphere. It was a truly heavenly experience.

Ticket office for the Versailles Palace Gardens

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The entire garden of the palace was designed by Andre Le Notre, with geometrically shaped hedges, making it a highly renowned garden that has widely influenced the French garden style.

Standing behind the palace and looking down at the sprawling gardens below, we were struck by their vastness. Realizing that exploring them on foot would leave little time to visit the palace itself, we opted to rent a car to tour the grounds.

While horse-drawn carriages are available, this time we rented a golf cart like this to drive ourselves. The car is ready, let's go see the beauty of this garden together.

The garden is adorned with numerous bronze and marble sculptures depicting scenes from Greek and Roman mythology. These sculptures are strategically placed throughout the garden, including around the edges of pools and at the center of fountains.

The Fountain of Apollo is located at the end of the garden. Beyond this point is the Grand Canal, which is now a public park open to the public for free.

The flower garden is located only behind the main palace. The rest of the area is filled with trimmed bushes in various shapes. It is said that the reason why this garden emphasizes green is to rest the eyes from the abundance of gold colors in the palace.

This is just a small part of the vast and beautiful gardens of this palace. We have already spent almost half a day here…

Stepping through the palace gates, one is immediately struck by the opulent grandeur of the royal residence. The sheer magnificence of the architecture leaves a lasting impression of luxury and splendor.

The first point of entry is the palace church, before ascending to the upper floors to view the various chambers. Each chamber features ceiling paintings that narrate historical tales. The paintings are truly exquisite and breathtaking. The artists who created these works were undoubtedly masters of their craft.

A scale model of the entire palace and gardens of Versailles.

This collection includes paintings of the palace during various periods, including the reign of Louis XIV, which would have coincided with the reign of King Narai of Siam.

Looking out the window, one can see the beautiful garden that we visited earlier by car. It would be wonderful to wake up to such a beautiful view every morning.

This room is the Abundance salon, decorated entirely in marble. It is intended for informal receptions or as a social space after meals.

The Mars Salon is a room decorated in red and adorned with portraits of King Louis XIV and various battle scenes. This room was built to celebrate military victories.

This room, the bedchamber of King Louis XIV, would likely have been unseen by Ambassador Khun Pan and Khun Dech in their time. Our focus is on the bed itself, as the rest of the room is adorned with gold, paintings, and a personal fireplace.

This is the Hall of Mirrors, where King Louis XIV received the Siamese ambassador Kosa Pan and his entourage. As Kosa Pan described, the hall has 17 windows made entirely of mirrors. When opened, they reveal the garden behind the palace. The interior is also lined with mirrors, reflecting the garden from the back of the palace. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling, casting a dazzling glow. In addition to hosting Kosa Pan's audience with King Louis XIV, the Hall of Mirrors also served as the venue for signing armistice agreements during World War I and II.

Some rooms are not open to the public, possibly due to renovations or other unknown reasons.

The Queen's private bedroom is another room. As you can see, the decoration is similar, but the women's room has a more delicate floral pattern.

This room serves as a gathering place for women to socialize and engage in conversation.

Below is the Galerie des Batailles.

Upon completing the tour of all rooms, visitors will find a path that loops back to the front entrance.

The last picture before leaving the palace, let's take a picture of the beautiful marble floor as a souvenir. That's all for now, a review of the famous and beautiful Palace of Versailles, which everyone wants to see with their own eyes at least once. I hope this review will help you all enjoy the beautiful pictures of this palace. Although the photos are not as beautiful as those taken by professional photographers, they are still worth seeing, right? And thank you all for following me to the end. See you again in the next review.































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