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Filter Pavilion à Versailles dans les Yvelines

Yvelines

Filter Pavilion

    51 Avenue des États Unis
    78000 Versailles
Pavillon des Filtres
Pavillon des Filtres
Crédit photo : Akarikurosaki - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1er quart du XIXe siècle
Initial construction
1964
End of service
25 juin 1979
Historical classification
Fin du XIXe siècle
Building renovation
1996
Complete restoration
24 mai 2024
Protection by decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

This building is part of the National Estate of the Palace of Versailles established by Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024. The interior parts were classified as historic monuments in full and automatically by this decree.

Key figures

Louis XVI - King of France Reigns during construction.

Origin and history

The Filters Pavilion is a historic building located in Versailles, built in the early 19th century under the reign of Louis XVI. Its main function was to filter water intended for the population of the city. The water, pumped into the Seine and then into the Croissy boreholes, was transported via aqueducts before being purified by gravitation in several successive basins. This system was used to feed the Picardie and Montbauron basins, thus ensuring a distribution of drinking water for the inhabitants.

The pavilion underwent renovations in the late 19th century and remained in service until 1964. It was declared a historic monument on June 25, 1979, and was completely restored in 1996. Today, this building, owned by the State, is integrated into the national domain of the Palace of Versailles, protected by decree in 2024. Its architecture and history reflect the technical advances of the time in water management.

The Filters Pavilion is located at 51 U.S. Avenue in Versailles, Yvelines. Its historic role in the city's water supply makes it a key part of the industrial and architectural heritage of the Île-de-France region. The interior parts of the building are classified as Historic Monuments, highlighting its cultural and technical importance.

External links

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