Paris 2009: Saturday, March 14

We took an RER train out to Versailles. These are the "commuter trains" that run to the suburbs of the city.

Jefferson spent time in Paris as Minister to France from 1785-89.

One of the more crowded attractions that we visited, it must really be packed in the summer season.

Hallways full of paintings and sculpture.

Probably one of the Kings Louis.

Even the ceilings are works of art.

The Rodin Museum was one of the highlights of the trip, with many of his works in the mansion and around the gardens.

Doug and Judy at The Gates of Hell, cast in bronze.

A reflecting pool, with the dome of the Invalides in the background.

The Hotel Biron, where Rodin and his employees worked on his many sculptures.

One of Rodin's more controversial sculptures.

The structure housing the tomb of Napoleon.

Vauban was a famous military architect of the 17th century.

We took the obligatory ride up the Seine in a tourist boat.

As seen through the windows of the boat (too cold to ride outside).