Versailles

Today we toured the old world epitome of conspicuous consumption - the Palace of Versailles. Once a hunting lodge, but added on to until King Louis XIV had room for his court and 5,000 of his closest friends ( plus servants for everyone). 

 

I will not bore you with pictures that you can easily find on Google; however, here are a few unusual pictures of maintenance.

Installing what looked like a refurbished statue. In the crate behind the ladder.

Ever wonder how the shrubs got those strange shapes? First a rough cut then the manicure scissors.

A donut burger? The French are so decadent.......