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a wealthy suburb of Paris; or the palace built there by Louis XIV when Versailles was the capital city
- At Gravier's where they ate, and in the evening at the Versailles or at the Closerie des Lilas Clutton was inclined to taciturnity.43-44 — Chapters 43-44 (76% in)
- There were cafes all round, and by chance, thirsty and eager to get a nearer sight of the crowd, Philip installed himself at a little table outside the Cafe de Versailles.39-40 — Chapters 39-40 (47% in)
- He had talked to her about Cronshaw, she would see him; and there was Lawson, he had gone to Paris for a couple of months; and they would go to the Bal Bullier; there were excursions; they would make trips to Versailles, Chartres, Fontainebleau.71-72 — Chapters 71-72 (83% in)
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