Jacques Gabriel

Jacques Gabriel (1667–1742) was a French architect, the father of the famous Ange-Jacques Gabriel. Jacques Gabriel was a designer, painter and architect of the 17th and 18th centuries and one of the most prominent designers of the Versailles Palace in his lifetime. For his unique creativity and selflessness, he was always attended by Louis XIV and eventually became a trusted advisor to the monarch. He made important contributions to him during his years of service of which the construction of the Versailles palace was the most important.

For the Haitian painter, see Jacques Gabriel (painter).
Jacques Gabriel
Jacques Gabriel
Born1667
Died1742
OccupationArchitect
ChildrenAnge-Jacques Gabriel
ParentJacques Gabriel

He had a mission to build the Versailles Palace throughout his life and was also the first designer of the bridges in Paris. Gabriel's son (Ange Jacques Gabriel) continued his father's journey and in this regard, like his father, completed the Versailles palace at the time of Louis XIV. The Gabriel family is also home to the Cathedral of La Rochelle, the Royal Opera Royal Opera House and the Petit Trianon Palace, built on the palace of Versailles.

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