| Grand Trianon | |
|---|---|
 The Grand Trianon in 1724 | |
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| Alternative names | Trianon de marbre |
| General information | |
| Type | Château |
| Architectural style | French Baroque, Louis XIV Style, Neoclassical and Empire Style |
| Location | Versailles, France |
| Construction started | 1687 |
| Completed | 1688 |
| Renovated | 1963 |
| Client | Louis XIV of France |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Red marble |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Jules Hardouin-Mansart |
The Grand Trianon (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ tʁijanɔ̃]) is a French Baroque style château situated in the northwestern part of the Domain of Versailles in Versailles, France. It was built at the request of Louis XIV as a retreat for himself and his maîtresse-en-titre of the time, the Marquise de Montespan, and as a place where he and invited guests could take light meals (collations) away from the strict etiquette of the royal court. The Grand Trianon is set within its own park, which includes the Petit Trianon (a smaller château built in the 1760s, during the reign of Louis XV).