Written in French. "A little palace of pink marble and porphyry, with marvellous gardens," (Jules Hardouin-Mansart), the Grand Trianon is undoubtedly the most refined group of buildings on the Versailles estate. It bears the personal stamp of Louis XIV, who came up with the idea of a peristyle between the courtyard and the garden. Its single-storey design is similar to that of an orangery, and its relationship with the surrounding gardens is essential. The main luxury is the highly fragrant flowers, buried in pots so that they can be changed every day. After being occupied by
More details