Side-tripping from Paris into the Ile de France, we indulge in the world of royal and aristocratic extravagance in the pre-Revolutionary playground of France’s elite. We explore Versailles, Europe’s palace of palaces; exquisite Vaux-le-Vicomte; and extravagant Fontainebleau, home to centuries of French rulers. We’ll also marvel at the glass and statuary of Chartres Cathedral…and dine like kings. | © 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe
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Definitely one of my favorite videos thus far! Beautiful, opulent and absolutely over-the-top. I can’t help but think of all the amazingly talented artisans and craftsmen that spent years creating such intricate and gorgeous architecture and decor! Such fabulous historical treasures!!!
The opulence is breathtakingly arrogant! Great video, but not even a mention of the labyrinth at Chartres, surely one of its most interesting features.
now that you mentioned quietness, you are correct, Asian restaurants are way too loud. I agree with the English, keep your voices down in public.
14:47 hipster spotted
Great video document. I saw Paris at least 5 times. Fortunately my uncle lives in Paris.
vive le roi
Rick…the bed at 13:05. Come on man.
Ótimos Videos,
I thought china was the richest
wonderful versailes
Where can I rent me a royal womb?
*SHART* i wonder if that’s the correct pronunciation… anybody know?
you have the best job in the world
Mr Rick steves i like europe the most i am very happy of your europe collection videos. Thank you sir and your term.for giving us this good videos..
Europe is so rich in terms of culture, customs, music, and,…. so much more to discove (A man from Vietnam). Thank so much for sharing the clips.
awesome …….. just loved it…………..
THE VANITY OF HUMANITY IS ENOUGH TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY .
Ah, this takes me back to France and Paris, the cuisine, the wine the deserts!!! the culture.
amazing historical palaces in paris
What a tool. Does only senior citizens watch his videos?
Chateau du Pret? I can’t find it online?
Great Job! Nicely produced and edited 🙂
i love paris so much!!!
Thanks a lot for the detailed videos! It helped me a lot for my upcoming trip!
The upholstery in Napoleon’s apartment is beautiful, thank you for showing it in great detail! I also want to thank you for the new uploads, I’ve been a fan since childhood and I love that the Rick Steve’s team made the videos available on YouTube.The sites in “Paris Side-Trips” and the Château’s in “France’s Loire: Château Country” have been added to my visitor’s list!
Foie gras really? Foie gras is the liver of a duck or goose fattened by force-feeding corn with a feeding tube. Just so you know. If you don’t, then you should read about it. If you do…
Rick please it’s pronounced Fon-ten-blow
“script, please”
How cute, haha!
Just looking at Charred Chapel…..I can see where St. Patrick Catherdal borrowed its design from…..
Monarchy is so much superior to democracy
Also I have a degree in Divinity. So actually the floors are crosses as are the windows and the mirrors are cross in designs. And the ceiling it was not someone who decided just to paint people. Now if you are clairvoyant you can ask God to separate the clouds to see the people and to show heaven which is drawn on your show 6:43 parts of the Hall of Records is shown on the ceiling there. Yes you can see that all the time if you look up after praying a lot with angels around you. In France they just painted what they saw. All the churches had similar paintings…… the ceilings are not someone’s imaginations they are real just seen by painters who work for Kings and Queens. All of the white and the Gold it to make the Building more Divine for its purpose on earth as in Heaven to rule with a lot better advisers…. was the plan people don’t know that it was only told to the inside groups. As you see the mirrors are also doors…….