Best known as Marie-Antoinette's haven, the Petit Trianon on what was her estate in the extensive palace grounds, was in fact built by Louis the 15th for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour from 1763 to 1768. Louis the 16th gave it to his wife upon his accession to the throne. It has recently been wonderfully restored and reopened. These, and the upcoming pictures, were taken at Trianon last Sunday.--------------------------
Connu pour avoir été le château du domaine de Marie-Antoinette, le Petit Trianon a en fait été construit par Louis XV pour Madame de Pompadour. Il fut érigé entre 1763 et 1768 et donné par Louis XVI à son épouse dès son avènement. Marie-Antoinette le façonna... Il a récemment été merveilleusement restauré. Ces photos et les suivantes ont été prises dimanche dernier.
Oh how I would love to visit,I love history....Barb
ReplyDeleteIf the gate is any indication, the haven will be spectacular. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, this is where Marie Antoinette played fake shepherdess with some tame sheep, isn't it? I didn't know it had been renovated. Hope to see it when we're out your way soon.
ReplyDeleteWhen we visited Versailles, it was absolutely freezing (end of June!), but we walked for an hour and never found this place; then had to rush back to the palace for a tour. Since then we've read much about it (and Marie A) and have seen many photos...
ReplyDeleteSo, next time - we will go there!
Thanks CQ for the photos and reminding me of good memories!
Thats a great palace gateway - excellent captured.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful setting. Must be gorgeous beyond the gate.
ReplyDeleteThis was closed last April, I look forward to viewing your photos. We did tour the grounds and that little theater.
ReplyDeleteEn fait je redécouvre versailles avec toi car je n'ai jamais pris le temps de vraiment visiter ...
ReplyDeleteI love old houses and seeing howthey have been restored. I good to know that there are still craftsmen around who have the knowledge and skills to do the work. The National Trust is good for this.
ReplyDeleteEven the gates in your beautiful country are works of art.
ReplyDeletele détail est majestueux (non royal)
ReplyDeleteThat is a striking image, Ciel, of the golden ornamental gate against that intense blue sky!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Beautiful place! Nice details!
ReplyDeleteAvec un ciel océan pour le mettre en valeur.
ReplyDeleteC'est superbe.
Beautiful architecture, the detail is great!
ReplyDeleteCela donne envie
ReplyDeleteSo the famous Madame was the first to enjoy it! :-) Beautiful detail on the 2nd shot!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great restoration.
ReplyDeleteThe golds and blues are wonderful together; art made by mixing man made with glorious nature. What a lovely day you had!
ReplyDeletebeautiful place! I too love History and it would be wonderful to visit this home...
ReplyDeleteSuperbe grille
ReplyDeleteMarie Antoinette fais nous la visite
Nice place! I would like to visit there!The 2nd picture is great!
ReplyDeleteWow - how the other half live!!
ReplyDeleteAh, blue and yellow. Enough to make any Swede happy! :)
ReplyDeletehow fun!!! I would love to go there. More importantly, wish I could transport back in time and have a grape or ten with Marie and friends!
ReplyDeleteLove the iron gates. Some of the best I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteWe saw this but when we were there we could only look through a dusty window as it was not open. I do not remember that it was under reconstruction but maybe it was.....It was a very long way from the some part of the palace......if I recall that correctly!
ReplyDeleteGreat history here.
ReplyDeleteIts entry let us picture how magnificent will be inside
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