The Queen's Guard Room is the only room in the Queen's State Appartments that is yet to undergo essential renovation work on its painted and architectural decoration. Until summer 2017.
Restoration of the Queen's Guard Room
© EPV / Christian Milet
Queen's Guard room
Situated between the Queen's Staircase and the Royal Table Antechamber, the Queen's Guard Room served as a vestibule in which the officers in charge of the Queen's protection were posted.
La salle des Garde de la reine © EPV / Christian Milet
The Restoration
The works, which began in early May 2015, aim to restore the magnificent polychrome marble panelling to its former glory, it being one of the largest ceremonial decorative installations dating from Louis XIV and still preserved in the Palace. They will also restore harmony and readability to Coypel's paintings, which are currently in poor condition due to mouldy varnish and multiple re-paints. Work on the stucco, lead and gilded wood decoration will complete the restoration of the ceiling.
Patronage
This restoration is realised thanks to the patronage of The American Friends of Versailles and The Society of the Friends of the Palace of Versailles.
Other places
The Queen’s Apartments
Temporary closure due to major works.
What's on
Restoration
Restoration of the Queen's Private Chambers
The Queen's Private Chambers contain all the necessary amenities for the Queen's intimacy, with a water closet and a toilette room. Their restoration will take place between autumn 2017 and autumn 2018.
