Palais du Grand-Trianon
This postcard shows a view of the palace of the Grand Trianon, looking over the gardens seated outside it.
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1910-12
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Grand Trianon (Versailles, France)
Palais du Grand-Trianon – La Façade
This postcard shows the front of the palace of Grand Trianon, located near Versailles. In front of the facade is a large cobbled courtyard, where there are a number of potted trees. A carriage drives away from the palace. Charles C. Myers explains that this palace was built by Louis XIV as a more secluded palace for his wife, Madame de Maintenon, and was a quieter place to hold balls and receptions.
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Creation Date
1910-12
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Palais du Grand-Trianon – La Chambre á Coucher de Napoléon 1er
This postcard shows the bedroom which Napoleon Bonaparte used during his stays at the Grand Trianon palace. The room has a bed and several dressers with Greek-style urns, as well as chairs, tables, and a chandelier.
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Creation Date
1910-12
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Palais du Petit Trianon – Cóté du Parc
This postcard shows the palace of the Petit Trianon, another building in the vicinity of Versailles situated near the Grand Trianon. This smaller white building stands in behind a lawn bordered with beds of plants, as well as a reflecting pool holding a statue. Charles C. Myers says that like other buildings in the area, it was used by the royal family as a resort and place of rest.
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Creation Date
1910-12