Le Chateau De Versailles Et Les Trianons

[24] pp. Edition Des Musees Nationaux 9 3/8" x 12" The Palace of Versailles and the Trianons are a major architectural and historical ensemble in France, located in Versailles, in the Yvelines. The estate includes the Palace, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Queen's Hamlet, as well as the extensive gardens that surround them. The Palace of Versailles was the main residence of the kings of France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. It is famous for its splendour, including the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, and its formal gardens. The Trianons are two smaller palaces, located in the grounds of Versailles, which offered the rulers a more intimate and less formal space than the main palace. The Grand Trianon, in Italian Baroque style, was built by Louis XIV and is known for its elegance and retreat atmosphere. The smaller, neoclassical-style Petit Trianon was built under Louis XV and is famous for its connection to Marie Antoinette. The Queen's Hamlet is a