I Love these Drapery Details from the Grand Trianon at the Palace of Versailles! The Grand Trianon  was built by Jules Mansart in 1687 for Louis XIV, (also known as the ‘Sun King’)  as a reprieve from the formality of life at the main Palace. This little get away for him and his mistress, Madame de Montespan, was lush with decorative details. This remarkable color palette  is over 300 years old, and is proof that some things are always a classic, regardless of the current trends. I would assume that these items have been refreshed or refurbished since 1687, as much of the Palace has been undergoing renovations during the last decade.  The furniture and art of this residence is so spectacular, that these details could easily have gone unnoticed. I’ve been to Versailles several times, and this was one of the few times this residence had been open to the public. If you’re there and it’s open, don’t miss it. It’s usually less crowded than the main Palace and can easily be done in an hour… unless you like to linger and enjoy the details. Then by all means, walk very very slowly because there’s so much to take.