Versailles.

There are a number of adjectives that could be used to describe the Château de Versailles. “Subtle”, “understated” and “modest” are not among those adjectives.

Whether it is the view of the estate as a whole, with its gilded roof jumping up to greet you,

Or visiting the Hall of Mirrors with thousands of your closest friend,

Or the basic gold-crusted fencing,

Or a visit to Marie-Antoinette’s simple country hovel,


Versailles will remind you that you are poor as hell and will never live a lifestyle even close to that of Louis!