Grand Trianon

The Grand Trianon is a refined French Baroque château situated on the Versailles estate, commissioned by Louis XIV in 1687 as a private retreat from court formality. Built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart on the site of the former 'Porcelain Trianon,' the palace is also known as the Marble Trianon for its distinctive pink stone construction. The single-storey structure, influenced by Italian architecture, is flanked by a courtyard and expansive gardens. Napoleon later commissioned restoration work and stayed at the palace during his reign, while General de Gaulle restored it in 1963 to host foreign dignitaries and established a presidential residence in the North Wing. Today, it remains one of the most refined architectural ensembles on the royal Versailles estate.