Pavillon du Roi, Renaissance pavilion in Sully Wing, Louvre Palace, France.
The Pavillon du Roi stands at the southern end of the Lescot Wing, featuring multiple floors with distinct architectural elements from different periods.
Constructed between 1553 and 1556 under Francis I, this pavilion replaced the medieval Louvre Tower and contained the primary apartment of French kings.
The ground floor housed the Royal Council chambers while the first floor contained royal apartments with specialized rooms for ceremonial functions.
Visitors can access the pavilion through the Sully Wing entrance, which connects to other sections of the Louvre Museum complex.
The building underwent major transformations in the early 1800s, resulting in the creation of the Salle des Sept-Cheminées with its high ceilings.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1545
Architects: Pierre Lescot, Louis Le Vau, Charles Le Brun, Claude Perrault
Part of: Sully Wing, Louvre Palace
GPS coordinates: 48.85995,2.33730
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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