Hameau de la Reine, Rustic retreat in Versailles
Hameau de la Reine is a rustic retreat built for Marie Antoinette, located in the park of the Château de Versailles.
Constructed in 1783, it served as a private meeting place for the Queen and her closest friends.
It reflects the contemporary fascination with the natural environment and the pastoral life.
Today, it is open to the public as part of the estate of Versailles.
The hamlet includes a farmhouse, a dairy, and a mill, all designed to mimic a peasant village.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1783
Architect: Richard Mique
Website: en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/estate/estate-trianon/queen-hamlet
Source: Wikimedia