Domain of Montreuil, Historical monument in Versailles, France
The Domain of Montreuil is an estate in Versailles with an orangery, neoclassical buildings, and gardens spanning several hectares. The orangery now functions as an exhibition space, maintained by local authorities.
The property was acquired in the late 18th century for a member of the royal family, who established a social service facility on the grounds. The orangery was later taken over by a regional institution and converted into a public space.
The house keeps three rooms of Madame Élisabeth's apartment: the bedroom she never slept in, since as a minor she had to return each night to the château, the Turkish salon and the harpsichord room. The wall along the Avenue de Paris, topped with a balustrade, served as a terrace over the garden.
The orangery is accessible and hosts regular exhibitions open to visitors. It is worth exploring the surrounding gardens and buildings to experience the entire estate.
Three rooms of Madame Élisabeth's apartment survive: the Turkish salon, the harpsichord room, and the bedroom she never slept in, since as a minor she had to return each night to the château. The estate also kept a dairy and a cowshed, both now gone.
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