There are some quintessential, historical aspects of a trip to Paris that cannot be ignored - one is a visit to Versailles to relive/relearn the history of the French Revolution. Another is to find a way to appreciate the Baroque and Gothic art from an intimate perspective.
So we made sure that this trip to Paris had these elements. After a day of walking around the modern sights - the colorful, fanciful, global Quay Branly museum of oriental, african and asian art, and many shops and patisseries - we signed on to a day long Fat Tire Bicycle Tour of Versailles - already mentioned. Mason was our guide - trying to add drama and satire in his retelling of the french kings and their worlds. The day was beautiful and the crowds were manageable. A lovely day, that was topped off by attending an evening concert at St. Chappelle. Beneath the stained glass windows and the buttresses artists shared music on recorder, cello, and harpsichord.
Back to the US to move into New England/NYC family time and relaxation time.
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