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Built between 1762 and 1768, the Petit Trianon is a masterpiece of neoclassical French.
Building square of 23 meters square, the pavilion is built on a slope it
giving a three-tiered facade on the side of the courtyard and two
levels of the French side of the garden.
After a year closure for restoration, the Petit Trianon and
the French Pavilion are reopening their doors and offer the public
new rooms to visit. Built during the reign of Louis XV,
is that under Louis XVI, the Petit Trianon is most popular,
Marie Antoinette, who made his refuge at the like its
go ût personal and fantasy.
The ground floor of the Petit Trianon was dedicated before the restoration
functions of receiving and serving the public (tickets, locker ...).
The guard room at the entrance, where stood the bodyguards
and the billiard room or produce shop, are now accessible
extending the visit for many very interesting pieces.
Billiards Louis XV, as outlined previously in the "Apartments of the King"
at Versailles, and was returned to its place of origin while on the mantel
basically sits a bust of Marie Antoinette by Louis Simon Boizot in 1781.
This piece was not intended to cook but warm plates.
They were brought in from the kitchens located in the common
beyond the chapel adjoining the Petit Trianon
Dishes Petit Trianon was kept in a specific part.
Some high value items which are now exposed service
"to attributes and gooseberries" commissioned by Louis XV in 1763 which can be seen
a sample cup above.
The central hall on the ground floor and overlooking the castle the courtyard, including the main staircase made of wrought iron gold. You can see interlaced the initials "M" and "A" Marie-Antoinette. He previously wore those of Louis XV.
Here, the famous portrait of the queen called Marie Antoinette with Rose "and directed by Louis-Elisabeth Vigee-Le Brun.
The large dining room should be equipped with a system to go directly from the ground floor, the tables set for dinner. This was to strengthen the privacy and prevent the passage of personnel on duty during the meal. Deemed too expensive, this mechanism does not ultimately successful.
Room Main floor, drawing room above the chamber of the queen. Dedicated to entertainment and music, this room was a refuge for Marie Antoinette, who sought a simplicity and intimacy impossible to find at Versailles. The indoor lantern created by Pierre-Philippe Thomire around 1785, has benefited restoration.
The ceiling of the Queen's chamber is greatly reduced compared to other parts of the stage to create the upper level of the mezzanine. The rustic furniture with motifs (corn cobs, woven wicker, flowers ...) drawn by Georges Jacob addresses the central theme of the Petit Trianon: an ode to nature. Mahogany furniture complement signed by the cabinetmaker Schwerdfeger disappeared.
the toilet, he has a wardrobe and a chair to the bathroom.
Marie Antoinette was construct that boudoir especially in a room adjoining his room, the location of the stairs leading to the private apartments of Louis XV. All windows can be closed by mirrors through a mechanical system.
Just below the queen's boudoir, one can now observe the workings of the mechanism that allowed onto or off the woodwork equipped with mirrors to obscure the windows. This pulley system was designed by JT Mercklein in 1776.
Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan, First Lady of the Chamber in 1786, and all the service of the Queen, staying above his apartments, on the mezzanine. All these pieces were previously now closed to the public and have been the subject of a particular food. The reference state of the work takes place as for the previous stages in 1789, as the royal couple had left before the Revolution .
The Board of the lady, she accompanied the Queen on every trip. This important feature was first filled by the Comtesse de Noailles (1770), then the Princess de Lamballe and the Countess de Polignac (1780). Dyeing wall, restored, reproduction an "Indian", canvas print of the late eighteenth century.
Library Queen was built according to the wishes of the Queen at the location of the corner room of Louis XV. Latticed cabinets that had disappeared were rebuilt in 2008 following the plans of the architect Mique dated 1780.
can also see on the mezzanine, the bathroom of the Duke of Orleans and his wife restored in its original condition. English-style terraced with a wardrobe, it was created by architect nephew at the request of King Louis-Philippe in 1837.
refurbished as is Louis XV, the king's chamber is covered with a red dye in crimson damask Lyon, "Chinese music" referring to the pattern original.
The corner room is the only part arranged for Louis XVI in 1777, the latter having kept the furniture from his grandfather for the rest of the apartment. It is located at the site of the former private staircase of Louis XV. The office was made by the cabinetmaker Riesener.
The parlor of Madame Elisabeth, this piece evokes Madame Elizabeth, sister of Louis XVI installed at the Petit Trianon in 1782. She enjoys picturesque views of the English Garden and Belvedere. It was occupied later by the royal bodyguards.
This room belonged to the Empress Marie-Louise and the Duchess of Orleans. The bed, much broader than those of Louis XVI, was directed by the cabinetmaker Lemarchand. The seats were covered with a purl silk decorated with a blue border "blue, yellow, wooden, like the tapestry in 2008 returned .
the center of the stage, several small lavatories giving the corridors are visible through windows. Y were returned: a barber, bidets, china ...
The room of the Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III was the first to try to rehabilitate the memory of Marie-Antoinette for which she had great admiration. She organized an exhibition in this room together different objects belonging to the Queen on the occasion of the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1867.
Text source http://www.chateauversailles.fr
I hope you enjoyed the visit and soon
Jerome
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