Eiffel for Paris: Versailles 3.0

I so enjoyed my visits to the gardens of Versailles during my stay in Paris. I was able to go for the third time in the middle of April and was fortunate to be in the company of my friend Julie. Julie hails from California and was on the last leg of her "European Vacation," an almost 3-week trip throughout the continent! The morning that we arranged to meet was one of the first spring days with water coursing through the fountains and classical music filling the air. It was magical! After wandering all around for a bit, we were collected at the entrance to the palace grounds by the mom of the family with whom Julie was staying. The entire family invited me to join them and Julie for the afternoon. We boarded the commuter train and headed back to the city...me, Julie, the mom, the dad, 3 of the 5 children and grandpa! We ate a delicious restaurant (Le Komptoir) in the Beaubourg area before entering the Centre Pompidou to see the Matisse exhibit. It was such a lovely afternoon, and I was so spoiled to spend so much time with such wonderful company. Thank you again, Julie and the famille Latil!!