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[[File:ACU Estates-General.png|thumb|250px|The Hôtel des Menus Plaisirs]]
[[File:ACU Estates-General.png|thumb|250px|The Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs]]
The '''Hôtel des Menus Plaisirs''' is an ''hôtel particulier'' in [[Versailles]].
The '''Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs''' is an ''hôtel particulier'' in [[Versailles]].


==History==
==History==
The Hôtel des Menus Plaisirs was constructed under [[Louis XVI of France]] to house the activities of the {{Wiki|Menus-Plaisirs du Roi}}, an organization in charge of royal ceremonies and parties. The hôtel is best known for hosting the [[Estates-General of 1789]].
The Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs was constructed under [[Louis XVI of France]] to house the activities of the {{Wiki|Menus-Plaisirs du Roi}}, an organization in charge of royal ceremonies and parties. The hôtel is best known for hosting the [[Estates-General of 1789]].


During the [[French Revolution]], it served as a courthouse, barracks and center for the distribution of bread. After it was purchased by a Mr. Dubusc in 1800, many of the historical rooms, including the assembly hall of the Estates-General, were torn down. Today, it houses the {{Wiki|Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles}}.
During the [[French Revolution]], it served as a courthouse, barracks and center for the distribution of bread. After it was purchased by a Mr. Dubusc in 1800, many of the historical rooms, including the assembly hall of the Estates-General, were torn down. Today, it houses the {{Wiki|Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles}}.

Revision as of 23:25, 21 August 2015

The Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs

The Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs is an hôtel particulier in Versailles.

History

The Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs was constructed under Louis XVI of France to house the activities of the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi, an organization in charge of royal ceremonies and parties. The hôtel is best known for hosting the Estates-General of 1789.

During the French Revolution, it served as a courthouse, barracks and center for the distribution of bread. After it was purchased by a Mr. Dubusc in 1800, many of the historical rooms, including the assembly hall of the Estates-General, were torn down. Today, it houses the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles.

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