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05-JUN-2010

Petit Trianon de Versailles - 07

The Petit Trianon is a small château located on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, France.
It was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel by the order of Louis XV for his long-term mistress,
Madame de Pompadour, and was constructed between 1762-1768. Madame de Pompadour died four years
before its completion, and it was subsequently occupied by her successor, Madame du Barry.
Upon his accession to the throne in 1774, the 20-year-old Louis XVI gave the château and its surrounding park
to his 19-year-old Queen Marie Antoinette for her exclusive use and enjoyment.

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Walter Otto Koenig07-Jun-2010 16:38
Great shot. What a nice place. I like it so much, I would trade my house for it. :)
Bill Reed07-Jun-2010 12:35
A beautiful place, you captured it well.
Yvonne07-Jun-2010 11:17
What a beautiful fence and lovely sunny day - thanks for the history, a really lovely shot.
Mieke WA Minkjan07-Jun-2010 08:01
like the pinkish light in the capture, great composition Marielou
borisalex07-Jun-2010 05:17
Great history and so good portrayed by you!
Guest 07-Jun-2010 03:59
Great shot.
J. Scott Coile07-Jun-2010 03:15
A SMALL place for the other lady ;-)
Cindi Smith06-Jun-2010 23:08
Wow, she got a lot of cool stuff....this is sweet. What a beautiful image!
Frank Brault06-Jun-2010 21:39
A fine composition and interesting history.
franz06-Jun-2010 20:24
Remembers me the film: "Si Versailles m'était comté". Very nice !
Kathryn06-Jun-2010 20:08
Very beautifully done.