Embankment by Monplesir

The main architectural structure of the eastern part of the Lower Park is the Monplaisir Palace. The entire layout of this part of the park is focused on it. Three alleys lead from the palace in different directions, the first one adjoins the Chess Mountain cascade, and the remaining two go to the Pyramid and Adam fountains.

The place for the palace was chosen quite successfully, it is located on the very shore of the bay. The palace looks amazing from the sea. Powerful granite boulders are laid out a high terrace on which the building stands. A light white balustrade repeats the outline of the building. At the same time, the south side of the palace gives a completely different impression. All this can be seen from the wonderful embankment adjacent to the palace.

In addition to the palace itself, the complex includes two more galleries, one of which is located to the west of it, and the second - to the east. Finally, the Monplaisir complex was formed in the late 18th century. The name was given in honor of the small palace of Peter I, which in French means “my pleasure”. The original name of the palace complex was different. Since its layout resembled small "burgher" dwellings in Holland - it was nicknamed "Dutch House".