A Closer Look: Inside The King’s Quarters at the Palace of Versailles | Cultured Elegance
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- A Closer Look: Inside The King’s Quarters at the Palace of Versailles | Cultured Elegance
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The King's quarters at the Palace of Versailles, also known as the King's State Apartments, were a series of rooms used by the French monarch, Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI,for both daily activities and formal state functions. These rooms are located on the first floor (noble floor) of the palace, facing the Marble Courtyard. The key rooms that comprised the King's quarters include:
**The King's Bedchamber (Chambre du Roi)**: This was the most important room in the King's quarters where the king slept and held the traditional ceremonial rising (Lever) and retiring (Coucher) rituals, attended by the court.
**The Council Chamber (Salon du Conseil)**: Here, the king held meetings with his council and made important decisions regarding the governance of France.
**The Bull's Eye Antechamber (Salon de l'Œil-de-Bœuf)**: This room served as a waiting area for courtiers who wished to see the king. It gets its name from the large oval window.
**The King's Guard Room (Salle des Gardes du Roi)**: The guardroom where the king's personal bodyguard, the Garde du Corps, was stationed.
**The King's Antechamber (Grand Appartement du Roi)**: This room was used for less formal occasions and was part of the public ceremonial path through the state apartments.
**The King's Private Apartments (Petits Appartements du Roi)**: These smaller, more intimate rooms were used by the king for private meetings, relaxation, and work. They included the library, private dining room, and other personal spaces.
**The Cabinet des Chiens (Cabinet of the Dogs)**: A small room used for various purposes, including meetings with close advisors or personal relaxation.
**The Clock Room (Cabinet de la Pendule)**: Named for its elaborate clock, this room was used for private study and small meetings.
These rooms not only served as living quarters but also as spaces where the king could conduct the business of state and manage affairs of the court. The layout and use of these rooms reflected the grandeur and protocol of the royal court at Versailles. Over time, each King who inhabited these spaces personalized them to suit their preferences.
We will also see the rooms of Madame Adélaïde, Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Berry.
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I was just a Versailles a couple of weeks ago. They're really sprucing it (and all of Paris) up for the Olympics. I had been there once before, so this time I went out to the Petit Trianon.
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