Petit Trianon. For whom King Louis XV built this castle. Marie Antoinette's favorite castle.
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2023
- Location: The Petit Trianon is situated within the larger Trianon complex, in the southwestern part of the Palace of Versailles grounds.
Architectural Style: The Petit Trianon is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel. It was constructed between 1762 and 1768 during the reign of King Louis XV.
Purpose: The Petit Trianon was originally commissioned by Louis XV as a private retreat for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour. However, it became more famously associated with Queen Marie Antoinette.
Features:
The Petit Trianon is a smaller and more intimate structure than the Grand Trianon. It features a neoclassical facade and beautiful gardens.
The interior is elegantly designed and furnished, reflecting the aesthetics of the late 18th century.
The estate surrounding the Petit Trianon includes the Queen's Hamlet, a rustic village and gardens created for Marie Antoinette.
Significance:
The Petit Trianon was closely associated with Queen Marie Antoinette, who used it as her personal refuge, away from the formalities of court life.
The Queen's Hamlet, a part of the Petit Trianon estate, was designed as a picturesque retreat where Marie Antoinette could engage in rural and leisurely pursuits.
The Petit Trianon and its surroundings are often seen as reflections of Marie Antoinette's personal tastes and a testament to the changing landscape of French architecture and landscape design in the late 18th century.
Both the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon are significant parts of the Palace of Versailles complex, each offering a unique glimpse into the lives and preferences of the French monarchy during different periods of its history. They continue to attract visitors from around the world interested in the cultural and architectural legacy of Versailles.
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I am enjoying the show of it. but honestly it would be more show and more in keeping with her spirit to have some lovely vases from her time with flowers. !!
wow even though designed for mistress, his wife still took it as hers...
you’ve got your kings mixed. Built for mistress of Louis 15, occupied by wife of Louis 16.
Wrong King, ...Marie Antoinette. husband apparently didnt have mistresses it was his father who had a parade of mistresses.
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