Pavillon de Musique, Historic pavilion in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
The Pavillon de Musique is a small square building in the garden of the Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine. It has a domed roof with a skylight and interior stucco decorations by Nicolas Lhuillier.
Built around 1782 by architect Jean-Baptiste Chaussard for Baron de Saint-James, it first served as a cabinet of natural history. In the 19th century it became a chapel when the estate was a health house, and it was classified as a monument historique in 1922.
The pavilion's name comes from its later use as a music room, and its interior decoration follows ancient Roman models with winged victories and trumpets. Visitors can see these motifs in the dome and pendentives.
The pavilion is best reached by metro line 1 to Pont de Neuilly, then a short walk. It is open for free visits during European Heritage Days, and the surrounding garden offers a place to stroll.
The dome's skylight is shaped like a compass rose, and the pavilion once stood among three large greenhouses that disappeared in 1812. These details are easy to miss at first glance.
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