We headed over to the Chateau of Versailles about noon. The train ride took about 45 minutes. Once we got off we realized everyone else in the world was going there too. So we waited in line for over an hour. David and Linda took a tour of the palace- the King’s Bedroom, Marie-Antoinette’s Bedroom, The Hall of Mirrors and several other famous rooms. Kyle and I went to the gardens which were filled with bright yellow daffodils and purple pansies. 
It was wonderful to see the gardens again during spring. The last time we came was in late fall. While touring the gardens we also got to see the “Grandes Eaux Musicales” which is a beautiful show with music playing in the background of all the impressive Versailles fountains. 
It was really incredible being there for Easter. It was so gorgeous and touching with the classical music playing. There were many people in paddle boats on the canal of the gardens too. We even saw a couple getting married in the gardens! We headed back to our apartment for a quick break and then walked over to Notre Dame for Easter mass. 
We arrived 5 minutes before the mass started and surprisingly were able to get in. The church was breathtaking with the high ceilings. We really lucked out because the mass was done by Jean Marie, the Archbishop of Paris. It’s really beautiful to hear a mass given in French. It’s such a beautiful language. They had an incredible choir for the Easter mass. After mass, we went outside and walked alongside the church and saw all the beautiful flowers and cherry trees and the Rose Window. 
Then we went to the park in back of the church and got a beautiful view of the back of the church. 
For dinner, we went to the Latin Quarter and found a French restaurant and had a wonderful Fondue à la Normande which is a fondue with emmentel, comté and apple juice. There were even apple slices in the fondue. It was delicious. I’ve never tasted a fondue anything like it. With the fondue we had yummy white wine, potatoes and an “assiete de charcuterie” (a plate full of yummy ham, sausage, and cornichon). Kyle’s parents also got to taste “salade du chevre chaud” which is my favorite- salade with hot goat cheese. Kyle ordered a yummy salad with walnuts. We ate outdoors in the heart of the Latin Quarter. The ambiance was incredible- a nice night, laughter all around- that’s what I love about the Latin Quarter – it’s a real happy, lively place. For dessert, Linda and David got yummy crepes at a crepe stand nearby. It was a really special day- definitely the best so far. We have a lot of wonderful things coming up though!!!!! 
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