Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
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Palace hotel with opulent rooms, Alain Ducasse dining, spa
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12 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, 78000 Versailles, France Get directions
Palace hotel with opulent rooms, Alain Ducasse dining, spa
12 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, 78000 Versailles, France Get directions
"A stay and dinner here immersed me in the royal court: a sprawling private mansion built in 1681 within the Château de Versailles, where magnificent salons and an elegant dining room glitter with crown moldings, monumental chandeliers, and traditional parquet. At Alain Ducasse’s on-site restaurant, the commitment to the theme was extraordinary, with servers in period costume, a well-choreographed ceremony inspired by 18th-century cuisine, and staging that avoided clichés, creating a journey into the life of a king with a 21st-century touch. During my stay, a quiet surprise deepened the sense of history: two framed original letters signed by Louis XIV tucked into a small lounge with a couple of sofas — a discreet, elegant touch perfectly in tune with Versailles." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Nestled within Versailles, staying at Le Grand Contrôle offers a time-travel experience: we were struck by antique 18th-century furnishings and painstaking restorations, enjoyed exclusive before- and after-hours access to the palace’s Grand Trianon, and appreciated small luxuries like complimentary Ladurée macarons, spirits in the game room and the attentions of a personal butler that make the stay feel both historic and pampered." - Georges Rouzeau
"While an official Versailles wedding is nearly impossible, this neighboring 13-key jewel is the next best thing. Commissioned by Louis XIV and built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, the former ministry of finance now glitters with pre–French Revolution splendor—about 900 period artifacts and fresh gold leaf included. Most ceremonies take place on the terrace facing the palace’s Hundred Steps and Orangery, and late-night after-parties play out in the subterranean pool, complete with hand-painted frescoes and checkered Carrara marble floors. Wedding photos aren’t permitted within the Domain of Versailles, though the team may be able to arrange access to the Trianon Estate, Marie Antoinette’s hideaway." - Christina Liao
"I visited a property located on the grounds of Versailles." - Rachel Chang
"A sumptuous hotel offering Thanksgiving dinners with a classically American menu designed by Alain Ducasse, including turkey and pecan pie."