Versailles, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower (part duex): SB day 3

On Tuesday, all of us ventured out to Versailles.  It was a bit pricey to get in, and I wished there was a guided, not hand-held, tour that was available.  After walking through the building, we explored the grounds outside.  It was a shame that we couldn't be there during the late spring/summer, since the trees and other greenery are probably gorgeous.

The entrance of Versailles in the background

After Versailles, we went to Notre Dame.  Not knowing that the chapel was free, Gina, Nicole, and I paid a few euros to walk to the top of the building.  Lots of stairs, what a view!  The five euros was worth it just to see the gargoyles.  One of them was sticking his tongue out, another was devouring a fish.  Pretty cool stuff.  We could also see the Eiffel Tower way off on the horizon.  Then the three of us went into the chapel.  Once again, I wish there was a guided tour, but I understand that it is a place of worship (though there were tours available at Westminster, just saying....).

A gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame

A gargoyle on the roof os Notre Dame (he's the one sticking

 his tongue out!)

After that, we got champagne and started drinking outside of Notre Dame, until a police officer came up to us and informed us that there drinking in public was not allowed.  Oops.

Drinking champagne outside of Notre Dame with Gina, 

Nicole, Kelly, and Laura.

Then, because Cory did not see the Eiffel Tower, we went back.  This time, we brought our champagne, and bought some macaroons.  Which, I must add, we had trouble finding.  We wanted to get them from bakeries, and I found that not many places had them (so it seemed).  It was just as magnificent and magical as it was the first time around.