Title
The Grand Trianon
Caption
The Grand Trianon was built during the reign of Louis XIV and has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979.
19th Century engraving.
Info+
In 1670, Louis XIV decided to demolish the town of Trianon, to the north-west of Versailles in order to construct a building there, in which he would reside to flee the Courts. It was Louis le Vau who was tasked with the construction of the residence: and it was him who took the descision to decorate the walls with Delft earthenware. In the garden itself, various attractive flowerbeds had already been planted. Louis XIV was known to go there and eat light meals in the company of Madame de Montespan. However, the "Trianon de Porcelaine" was fragile and a new project was undergone in 1687: the Great Trianon, or the construction of the Trianon in marble, according to plans laid out by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. He closely followed the King's instructions who closely followed the construction of the building. The Emperor Napoleon was known to have inhabited the residence, and refurnished it and Louis Philippe restored it. Today, it serves as the location for the official reception offices of the Republic.
Date
1990
Credit line
Photo12/Hachedé
Reference
HAC07250_2004_P1700157
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
38,6Mb (4,9Mb) / 14,9in x 10,1in / 4473 x 3018 (300dpi)