Palace Of St Cloud Collection

Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. The inauguration of the portion of the chemin de fer, opening up direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid

View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Château de Saint-Cloud, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1745-1775

View of the Château de Saint-Cloud seen from the chemin de Versailles, 1730. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud seen from the chemin de Versailles, 1730

View of the Château de Saint-Cloud, 1730. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1730

View of the Orangery of the Château de Saint-Cloud, 1730. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Orangery of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1730

View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Château de Saint-Cloud, 1730. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1730

View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Château de Saint-Cloud, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Cascades of the Garden of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1700-1799

Panorama of Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1871

The castle of Saint-Cloud in ruins; The guards room, c1875. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard
The castle of Saint-Cloud in ruins; The guards room, c1875

Ruins of the Court of Audit: entertainment room, c1875. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard
Ruins of the Court of Audit: entertainment room, c1875

Ruins of the Château de Saint-Cloud: the vestibule, c1875. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard
Ruins of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud: the vestibule, c1875

Ruins of the Château de Saint-Cloud: the staircase of honor, c1875. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard
Ruins of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud: the staircase of honor, c1875

Ruins of the Château de Saint-Cloud: the horseshoe basin seen from the first floor balcony, c1875
Ruins of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud: the horseshoe basin seen from the first floor balcony, c1875

Paris Fire (Facade of the Palais de Saint-Cloud), May, 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Facade of the Palais de Saint-Cloud), May, 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Palais de Saint-Cloud, 1870 / 71. Creator: Charles Soulier
Palais de Saint-Cloud, 1870/71. Albumen print, from the series " Paris et ses environs"

The Princes Toy-Railway at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1058961 The Princes Toy-Railway at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Toy-Railway at the Palace of St Cloud)

Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870 (engraving)
958992 Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870)

The Emperor Napoleon III addressing the Great Functionaries of State at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1098119 The Emperor Napoleon III addressing the Great Functionaries of State at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School

Performance before Her Majesty in the Theatre of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608139 Performance before Her Majesty in the Theatre of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of Her Majesty at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608136 Arrival of Her Majesty at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Her Majesty at the Palace of St Cloud)

Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud (b / w photo)
1603448 Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud)

The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
2785498 The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School

Marqueterie Bureau, by Reisener, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608150 Marqueterie Bureau, by Reisener, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marqueterie Bureau, by Reisener)

Her Majestys State Bed-Chamber, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608141 Her Majestys State Bed-Chamber, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys State Bed-Chamber)

The Queens Visit to Paris (engraving)
1608135 The Queens Visit to Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Paris)

Palace of St Cloud, the Residence of Her Majesty, the Orangery (engraving)
1608122 Palace of St Cloud, the Residence of Her Majesty, the Orangery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of St Cloud, the Residence of Her Majesty)

Siege of Paris, the Salle de l Orangerie, Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1104697 Siege of Paris, the Salle de l Orangerie, Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris)

The Queens Visit to France, Her Majestys Salon, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608143 The Queens Visit to France, Her Majestys Salon, in the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to France)

The Queens Visit to Paris, Her Majestys Apartments, Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608113 The Queens Visit to Paris, Her Majestys Apartments, Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Paris)

Palace of St Cloud, to be appropriated to Queen Victoria during her Visit to Paris (engraving)
1608091 Palace of St Cloud, to be appropriated to Queen Victoria during her Visit to Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of St Cloud)

The Maison de Gondi, the Original Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608553 The Maison de Gondi, the Original Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maison de Gondi, the Original Palace of St Cloud)

Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud (b / w photo)
6008054 Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud)

The French Siege of Paris, Troops encamped at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1104995 The French Siege of Paris, Troops encamped at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Siege of Paris)

The Palace of St Cloud before the Bombardment (engraving)
1052194 The Palace of St Cloud before the Bombardment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of St Cloud before the Bombardment)

Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1613193 Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cascade at the Chateau de St. Cloud, c. 1854. Creator: Louis-Remy Robert
Cascade at the Chateau de St. Cloud, c.1854

The Prince of Wales First Visit to France, 1855... (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales First Visit to France, 1855: The Reception at the Palace of St. Cloud by the Empress Eugenie, August 18, (1901)

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"The Majestic Palace of St. Cloud: A Tale of Grandeur and Tragedy" Step into the enchanting world of the Palace of St. Cloud, a symbol of opulence and power that once graced the outskirts of Paris. This magnificent palace, with its stunning facade captured by Charles Soulier in May 1871, stood as a testament to French royalty. Built during the reign of Napoleon III, this architectural masterpiece witnessed both grand celebrations and heart-wrenching events throughout history. Charles Soulier's depiction from 1870/71 showcases the palace in all its glory before tragedy struck. Imagine strolling through the gardens adorned with lush greenery while witnessing The Princes Toy-Railway chugging along, bringing joy to young hearts within these hallowed grounds. Engravings depict performances held in Her Majesty's presence at the Theatre, showcasing an era filled with elegance and entertainment. However, not all moments were filled with mirth; October 1870 brought ruins upon this majestic abode as war ravaged France. The black-and-white photograph captures a haunting image - remnants standing tall amidst destruction. Yet even amidst chaos, significant events unfolded within these walls. Emperor Napoleon III addressed his Great Functionaries here – a moment etched forever in time through engravings that speak volumes about political power dynamics. The arrival of Her Majesty was always eagerly anticipated; her regal entrance immortalized in engravings capturing every detail down to her reception by Empress Eugénie herself at the vestibule – a scene brimming with grace and splendor. Inside these walls lay treasures beyond imagination - Marqueterie Bureau crafted by Reisener showcased exquisite artistry while Her Majesty's State Bed-Chamber exuded luxury fit for royalty itself. Beyond its gates lies another captivating story - "The Queen's Visit to Paris. " These engravings transport us back to an era where diplomacy mingled effortlessly with grandeur, leaving an indelible mark on history.