I will take on the Grand Trianon on this post. Of course, plenty more in my blog but just found older photos like to show them here as additional information on these wonderful mansions. This is a wonderful huge property seen best from the side of the ave de Versailles, by the Porte Saint Antoine. Taking Bus 19 from ave St Cloud corner with ave de l’Europe to stop Arboretum/Parly II, and walking about 300 meters to the gate. Versailles is it!!!
Going over the rooms of which the pictures are let me start with the Grand Trianon.
The Galerie de la Cotelle or Cotelle gallery was done in 1687. It was ordered 24 paintings illustrating the groves and fountains of the gardens of Versailles. 21 of these paintings are of the painter Jean Cosuch. The room is 52 meters long and 7 meters wide. It communicates with the so-called Trianon-sous-Bois wing. It was built to serve as a reception room. Under the Empire, it housed a collection of model boats; under Louis-Philippe, a collection of bronze and art objects. As in the past, this gallery is now and then used for official receptions. So it is quite often closed to the public.
The Salon de Compagnie or companion lounge is adorned with Louis XV monogram paneling, composed of flowers. Marie-Antoinette gathered her friends here to chat, sing or play.
The Salon de famille de Louis Philippe. This large living room was created by Louis-Philippe from two existing pieces. The king and his family, who loved to stay in Trianon, met in the evening in this room furnished in the spirit of the times: game and work tables, upholstered seats and sofas covered with yellow cane with blue pattern.
The Château de Versailles on the Grand Trianon: Château de Versailles on the Grand Trianon
The city of Versailles tourist office on the Grand Trianon: City of Versailles tourist office on the Grand Trianon
And there you go, some additional information on of course my favorite Domaine (including palace, trianon, hameau etc) of which I am lucky enough to call it my town for almost 10 years before moving to the Morbihan Breton. Hope you enjoy the Grand Trianon of Versailles.
The Château de Versailles on the Petit Trianon: Château de Versailles on the Petit Trianon
The city of Versailles tourist office on the Petit Trianon: City of Versailles tourist office on the Petit Trianon
And there you go a dandy in beautiful Versailles, the most Royal of all French cities and the base of the new French constitution. Hope you enjoy the post as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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