Grand Trianon Grand Trianon The Grand Trianon () is a "château" (palace) situated in the northwestern part of the Domain of Versailles. It was built at the request of King Louis XIV of France (r. 1643–1715), as a retreat for himself and his maîtresse en titre of the time, the Marquise de Montespan (1640–1707), and as a place where he and invited guests could take light meals ("collations") away from the strict "étiquette" of the Court. The Grand Trianon is set within its own park, which includes the Petit Trianon (the much smaller château built between 1762 and 1768 during the reign
Chateau Rhianfa Chateau Rhianfa Chateau Rhianfa is a Grade II*-listed former stately home which has since been converted into a luxury hotel. Located in Beaumaris on the Island of Anglesey, the estate on which Chateau Rhianfa sits was originally given to Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet of Bodelwyddan in 1828 by his parents. Construction work began on the House of Rhianfa (also known as Plas Rhianfa) in Spring 1849 by Sir John William, 2nd Baronet of Bodelwyddan. Originally the house was intended to provide a residence for William's wife and daughters in the event of his house. The house was completed two