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Origin and history

The Toulouse Pavilion, located in Rambouillet in the Yvelines, was built in 1731 for the Countess of Toulouse, as evidenced by the date worn on the building. This second quarter of the 18th century building reflects the aristocratic residential architecture of the time, with characteristic facades and roofs protected since 1980. Its history is linked to influential personalities, as evidenced by subsequent transformations.

In 1770 the Duke of Penthièvre arranged a chapel in the pavilion, marking an evolution of his initial function. Later, in 1783, Louis XVI ordered the addition of a chaplain's pavilion, located in the corner of the garden, on Rue Dechy. These changes illustrate the adaptation of the site to the religious and residential needs of its successive owners, all members of the French aristocracy.

In the 20th century, the pavilion was decommissioned and undergone internal alterations, especially in its decor. Despite these changes, some original elements, such as the staircase and its cage, were preserved and protected by a registration order in 1980. Today, the monument retains an approximate location between rue de la Motte and the communal path of the Gardes, although its access and current vocation remain poorly documented.

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