Lustschloss was often located in a splendid castle park, mostly distinguished by especially extensive and valuable decorations. At the same time the rooms and drawing rooms became more intimate and more comfortable. Significant artists from their respective region would work on many of their paintings in the castle. Famous examples are the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon in the gardens of Versailles, the Château de Marly, and the Amalienburg in the "Schlosspark" of Nymphenburg. The name "Lustschloss" was often used interchangeably with the word "Schloss", which is the general term for a palace, stately home or manor house. The purpose
Petit Luxembourg XVIII of France) and his wife. Under Napoleon, the Conseil d'État (Council of State) was seated at the Petit Luxembourg from 25 December 1799. Since 1958, the Petit Luxembourg has been the official residence of the president of the French Senate. Notes Sources Petit Luxembourg The Petit Luxembourg ("Little Luxembourg") is a French "hôtel particulier", currently the residence of the president of the French Senate. It is located at 17–17 bis, rue de Vaugirard, just west of the Luxembourg Palace, which currently serves as the seat of the Senate, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Originally built around 1550 to