Versailles palace and grounds in France are extremely lavish and over the top, with gold everywhere. The floors were creaky, but full of character. I enjoy the eclectic mix of textures and patterns of the wallpapers, the swaths of lush curtaining at the windows and the textiles on the furniture, elegant and beautiful. Each piece in the palace was finished off to perfection with lots of intricate patterns and pure gold, gilding. There were, extravagant marble walls, flooring and decorative marble fireplaces everywhere.