<strong>Royal treatment:</strong> The first ever hotel in the grounds of the Chateau de Versailles has just opened its doors.
Royal treatment: The first ever hotel in the grounds of the Chateau de Versailles has just opened its doors.
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<strong>Opulent address:</strong> Guests will have to shell out at least €1,700 a night (just over $2,000) for the privilege of bedding down at <a href="https://airelles.com/en" target="_blank" target="_blank">Le Grand Controle</a>.
Opulent address: Guests will have to shell out at least €1,700 a night (just over $2,000) for the privilege of bedding down at Le Grand Controle.
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<strong>Lavish suites: </strong>The hotel is made up of 14 rooms and suites each named after an individual with a strong link to the property.
Lavish suites: The hotel is made up of 14 rooms and suites each named after an individual with a strong link to the property.
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<strong>Regal rooms:</strong> This suite is named after socialite Madame de Fouquet, wife of Marquis de Fouquet, who served under Louis XIV as superintendent of finances.
Regal rooms: This suite is named after socialite Madame de Fouquet, wife of Marquis de Fouquet, who served under Louis XIV as superintendent of finances.
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<strong>Grand decor:</strong> The building's interior design, which features period furniture, chandeliers and lots of artwork, was partly inspired by Louis XVI's personal style.
Grand decor: The building's interior design, which features period furniture, chandeliers and lots of artwork, was partly inspired by Louis XVI's personal style.
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<strong>One-of-a-kind experience:</strong> Guests will be provided with a dedicated butler as well as daily tours of the Chateau de Versailles and access to the Palace grounds.
One-of-a-kind experience: Guests will be provided with a dedicated butler as well as daily tours of the Chateau de Versailles and access to the Palace grounds.
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<strong>Illustrious residence:</strong> Le Grand Controle is the sixth property from luxury hotel brand Airelles.
Illustrious residence: Le Grand Controle is the sixth property from luxury hotel brand Airelles.
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<strong>Fine dining: </strong>The hotel's on-site restaurant is helmed by renowned chef Alain Ducasse and offers up a menu inspired by Louis XIV.
Fine dining: The hotel's on-site restaurant is helmed by renowned chef Alain Ducasse and offers up a menu inspired by Louis XIV.
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<strong>Prestigious site:</strong> The launch of Le Grand Controle will no doubt come as a delight to those keen to wake up on the premises of the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prestigious site: The launch of Le Grand Controle will no doubt come as a delight to those keen to wake up on the premises of the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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<strong>Turbulent history: </strong>The palace was the seat of royal power before it was seized during the French Revolution.
Turbulent history: The palace was the seat of royal power before it was seized during the French Revolution.
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