Trianon de Porcelaine, Royal pleasure pavilion in Versailles, France
The structure featured five wooden pavilions covered with blue and white faience tiles, surrounded by gardens filled with seasonal flowers.
Built between 1669 and 1670 by architects Louis Le Vau and François d'Orbay, the pavilion served as a retreat for King Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan.
The building represented the first European adaptation of Chinese architectural elements, incorporating blue and white ceramic decorations throughout its design.
The pavilion stood for only 17 years before its demolition in 1687, when it was replaced by the stone-built Grand Trianon.
The gardens contained an innovative system for displaying fresh flowers, which staff members changed multiple times throughout each day.
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