The Grand Trianon is an elegant pavilion on the outskirts of Versailles that served as a place of refuge for the monarch and a secluded retreat for him to be alone with his mistress, Madame de Montespan. Designed by Louis Le Vau and built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687, the beautiful balustraded building overlooks enchanting French-style geometrical gardens with landscaped terraces, blooming flowerbeds, green shrubs, and fragrant orange trees. Surrounded by a thick forest, the secluded palace allowed the King to escape from the drama of court. Today, the pavilion is part of the French Republic's presidential residence and hosts foreign officials.

Porte Saint-Antoine, Versailles, France, Phone: +33-1-30-83-78-00

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Chateau de Versailles (Palace of Versailles) Gardens of Versailles Grand Trianon Royal Opera of Versailles (Opera Royal de Versailles) Saint-Louis de Versailles Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Louis de Versailles) Hall of Mirrors Royal Chapel Church of Notre-Dame de Versailles (Notre-Dame de Versailles) Petit Trianon Versailles' Markets Gordon Ramsay au Trianon La Belle Epoque La Veranda Le Sept La Table du 11 Lenotre Tea Salon, Cour de Senteurs Versailles Restaurant La Tour

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