Neoclassical

The Petit Trianon is located on at the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. IT was designed by Ange Jaques Gabriel for Louis XV and his mistress Madame de Pompadour. The structure began being built in 1762 and was finished in 1768. Madame de Pompadour unfortunately died during the building process so it was given to Madame du Barry her successor.

Gardens

In 1774 Louis XVI took the throne at age 20 and ended up giving the land and the buildings on it to Queen Marie Antoinette. The queen used the chateau and the park for her exclusive enjoyment.
The Petit Trinon is a great example of the transition from the Rococo style to the Neo classical style. Marie Antoinette used the Petit Trinon as an escape from her royal responsibilities and their formalities. When not at there she was under constant pressure and judgement by her family and the court.

Post revolution, in 1792 all of the furniture, art work and other valuables of the Petit Trinon were given to auction due to the the over throw of the monarchy. Since the property was now national property there were many changes made to it. In 1801 the land was being used for things like dances and festivals. These sorts of events led to neglect and vandalism. 

Extra Credit : http://www.biography.com/people/marie-antoinette-9398996#synopsis

Responses: 

Scott: I like how Scott mentioned the first use of a hired designer and described what it is they were hired to do exactly. 

Madelyn: I like how Madelyn went into detail about the use of wallpaper instead of tapestries and explained what the motifs looked like.