The Pavillon fran鏰is of Ange-Jacques Gabriel; 1749-50. This structure is situated in the jardin fran鏰is of the Petit Trianon. It has an octagonal central salon surrounded by private reception rooms. The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1790. It was originally a hunting lodge; built in 1624; by Louis XIII. It was expanded by Louis XIV beginning in 1669. The French classical architecture was complemented by extensive gardens. Versailles. Yvelines. 頻e de France. France.