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Queen Marie-Antoinette's Petit Hameau

by Harry Puncec   

A secret at Versailles set off in a distant corner is the Petit Hameau (Little Hamlet), a hamlet of a dozen or so buildings built for Marie-Antoinette during the 1780s. It's charming and completely at odds with the world that existed just outside the property - then and now.


The Petit Hameau

The Petit Hameau
The dream village of Marie-Antoinette realized at Versailles.
The Queen's House at petit hameau

The Queen's House at petit hameau
The main house where Marie-Antoinette played at farming.
The Queen's House at petit hameau

The Queen's House at petit hameau
The grounds around the main house where Marie-Antoinette played at farming.
The Queen's House at petit hameau

The Queen's House at petit hameau
Another angle of the main house where Marie-Antoinette played at farming.
Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
One of the charming buildings.

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Another of the charming buildings.
Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Another of the charming buildings with crops.
Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Another of the charming buildings.
Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Another of the charming buildings.
Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Building with well.

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Farm at Versailles
Another of the charming buildings.
article published 10/15/2004

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so long ago...
isn't this something? what a serene place to visit... I am sure it didn't make the general populace very happy though!
— Flygirl, February 12, 2005
I never knew of this charming place B4! Thanks a lot! Wonder how much "playing" she did, outdoors?
— Eleanor Robb, October 24, 2004
Absolutely wonderful!!!
— Will Penn, October 21, 2004
just so enchanting harry! I hope I dream of this, this evening. I just love the idea of walking around there. There is a little place in tahoe called vahalla near camp richardson. I think you would really enjoy walking around that area, fall is a lovely time there.

the lavendar stalks are a wonderful touch.
— katie, October 16, 2004

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