Monday, September 02, 2013

Louis, Louis....



...... oh, oh....yes, you may have been a megalomaniac odd-bird of sorts; but how I do love your ways in the garden. What a spectacular display of precision, symmetry, creativity and materials on a grand scale.  You can keep your palace.... as I will be perfectly content to stroll among hedges; listen to the tinkling of the fountains; and picnic in your lawn.








 Shells from Madagascar






 Wanna take the stairs anyone?


 The orangerie

 The infamous Hall of Mirrors

A few hours spent admiring the grandeur and in awe of the stories of this site (8 - 10k people worked here...) and there is little questioning why the French Revolution took place.  Makes me want to rent this movie....


... perhaps the original "Housewives".... of reality TV. :)


Happy Labor Day to all of my friends in the States!
Posted by Crissy @ House of Marlowe at 2:01 AM
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  1. Teresa D. Hill, Ph.D.September 02, 2013

    Wow! Fabulous. I love the picture of the tree-lined lawn, with folks lounging around those huge trunks! Something you would never see here in the states. Looks like you had a great day! To celebrate Labor Day, perhaps I'll head down to the new "pavilion" for a family pic. I'll try to get the stripped hillside and new fast food chains in the background.

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  2. RLHSeptember 03, 2013

    Spectacular!

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  3. frenchfriesandhoneySeptember 04, 2013

    Loved these photos especially the one of you, Marlowe and Ashtyn beneath the tall, tall trees! Oh, and the answer to taking the stairs - a flat out...no!

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