Classic beauty: French Château with a view of the Seine and Paris

Neoclassical Pavilion – The Music Pavilion of Madame du Barry in Louveciennes 

A retreat for King Louis XV and his renowned mistress, Madame du Barry: This magnificent pavilion was designed as an exclusive venue for celebrations, music, and leisure in a secluded and idyllic setting. Its monumental architecture lends it an extraordinary presence, unusual for a pleasure pavilion of its kind. 

Shaped like an ancient temple with a near-square layout, the pavilion offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Seine, Paris, and the western outskirts of the city—an outlook admired since the 18th century. 

Historical Significance 

Madame du Barry, celebrated for her exceptional beauty, was the last mistress of Louis XV. The king frequently visited her in Louveciennes, where this pavilion served as a private sanctuary.

Architecture & Features 

The pavilion includes:

• Grand reception rooms on the ground floor, including a music hall, the King’s Salon, and both round and oval salons
• A first floor designed by Charles-Édouard Mewès
• Spacious lower levels, with potential for a wellness area or private apartment

Artistic Details

• A semicircular relief by Félix Lecomte (1737–1817)
• Reliefs by Augustin Pajou (1730–1809)
• Exquisite woodwork designed by Honoré Guibert (1721–1790)
• Ornate window fittings by Pierre Gouthière (1732–1813)

Historic Reconstruction

Between 1930 and 1932, the pavilion was meticulously dismantled and rebuilt by François Coty in collaboration with architect Charles-Édouard Mewès.

The Estate

• 4 hectares of landscaped parkland
• A grand terrace in front of the pavilion with an exceptional view
• Outbuildings of brick and stone, built in 1852
• A separate caretaker’s house

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