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Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Versailles, France · Airelles · Apex Luxury
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle is set within the Estate of Versailles at 12 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, occupying the Grand Contrôle. The building housed the Contrôleur Général des Finances for most of its history; its last pre-Revolutionary occupant was Jacques Necker, Louis XVI's finance minister. The Palace of Versailles is 12 minutes on foot through the estate's grounds, placing guests entirely within the royal domain.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Rooms from 1,399 sq ft (130 m²)
- Architect: Jules Hardouin-Mansart (original build, 1681); Christophe Tollemer (2021 restoration)
About Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
- Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle opened in 2021 inside a former building of the Palace of Versailles estate.
- The hotel holds a MICHELIN Three Keys rating, the guide's top distinction, plus a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,399 sq ft (130 m²).
The setting
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle is set within the Estate of Versailles at 12 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, occupying the Grand Contrôle — designed in 1681 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Louis XIV's favorite architect and master behind the Palace's Hall of Mirrors. The building housed the Contrôleur Général des Finances for most of its history; its last pre-Revolutionary occupant was Jacques Necker, Louis XVI's finance minister. The Palace of Versailles is 12 minutes on foot through the estate's grounds, placing guests entirely within the royal domain — surrounded by Hardouin-Mansart's 17th-century French classicism in an environment of extraordinary historical resonance.
Restaurants and bars
- Ducasse au Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle — Restaurant · French haute cuisine · Chef Alain Ducasse · One MICHELIN Star
- La Table des Jardiniers — Restaurant · Traditional French
- Bar La Chapelle — Bar
Experiences
- Exclusive tours of the Château de Versailles and Domaine de Trianon — Private hire includes exclusive tours of the Château de Versailles and the Domaine de Trianon with a guide, far from the crowds.
- Haute cuisine dinner in the style of the King's Court — An elaborate feast presented as at the King's Court, reimagined by Chef Alain Ducasse, with French cuisine and Champagne.
- Exclusive after-hours access to the Château de Versailles — Guests enjoy after-hours access to the Château, when the Hall of Mirrors shines for them alone.
- Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Alain Ducasse — Culinary traditions of the 17th century are reimagined through gastronomic experiences at the Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Visits to the Bibliothèque de Versailles — Guests can discover the treasures of the Bibliothèque de Versailles.
- Horseback riding through the estate at dawn — Guests can ride on horseback through the estate at dawn.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
- Horseback riding
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
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