Versailles and Dom Perignon

Visiting Versailles is, without a doubt, a mind-boggling, jaw dropping experience.  The absolute, over-the-top grandness of it all is overwhelming.  Even for the French.  As you go through the maze of rooms you overhear comments that leave the most ardent fan of the Republic amazed by their country's splendid history and patrimoine.  Crystal chandeliers, mirrors, frescoed ceilings, the ornate gardens...it has to be seen to be believed.  And quite honestly, a visit to Paris is not really a visit to Paris without at least a portion of a day spent here.

Getting invited to private events that take you into parts of the palace the public has no access to is even more spectacular.  I've been to a few (it happens more often than you would think) and each one has been memorable.  Unfortunately, my invitation to the one in this video must have gotten lost in the mail!

Versailles, Dom Perignon,  a performance by Lang Lang .... this had to be one magical night.
Let's watch and just say that we were there.

H