Palace of Versailles, Maria Antoinette and Cake

I have been obsessed with the Palace of Versailles ever since my high-school history teacher, Mr Anthony, shared the story of Marie Antoinette and her famous “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (Let them eat cake) remark. Though the account’s authenticity has been long debated, it has been burned into my memory. This is not a surprise; it’s an essential piece of cultural history with cake in the story. I had to see the place where the famed princess lived! I did it more than a decade after I heard it for the first time.

Palace of Versailles

Visiting the Palace of Versailles was one of the highest moments in my life, right below getting a degree and above trying Gulab Jamun for the first time. I went there with my cousin, who is a history buff herself. So, of course, we had a blast. We spent the whole afternoon roaming around the Palace of Versailles and poking, peeking, and probing the beautiful palace with other French and international tourists and learning about French culture and its history.

The Palace of Versailles bedrooms were my favourite. I wonder whether commoners could buy the palace. I am not sure I would want to share a house with Antoinette’s ghost. I mean, what if she saw me eating a cake? Would I need to share it with her? I don’t share my cake, not even with a princess, dead or alive. Also, I am a born messy person, and a more prominent place equals more significant problems. Who would maintain it? Thinking about cleaning itself gives me a headache. Lastly, the idea of pooping in a bucket every day is not appealing at all.

Despite the above unnecessary thoughts, the Palace of Versailles will forever hold a special place in my heart.

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