Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Versailles, Île-de-France, France
Le Grand Contrôle offers a unique opportunity to experience French history within the grounds of the Château de Versailles. Built in 1681 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart — the favored architect of Louis XIV — the building once served as the private residence of the Controller of Finances. Now restored to reflect 18th-century grandeur, it allows guests to step into royal life.
History enthusiasts and lovers of French culture will appreciate the hotel's authentic restoration and exclusive access to the Château's treasures.
Rooms and suites
The hotel features 13 rooms and suites restored to showcase 18th-century elegance, with period furnishings sourced from auctions and antique dealers across Europe. Fabrics from Maison Pierre Frey decorate the rooms, inspired by designs from the Versailles archives.
Guests can enjoy views of the Orangerie Gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre over 200 years ago. A personal butler attends to your needs, from arranging private Château tours to drawing a bath. For families or those desiring more space, suites like the Madame de Staël and the Grand Appartement provide generous accommodations.
Amenities and experiences
Gastronomic meals crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse, from breakfasts to candlelit dinners.
Spa Airelles by Valmont offers treatments, a heated 15-meter pool, sauna and hammam inspired by the palace's marble court.
Yoga classes and personal training sessions are available.
Private after-hours tours of the Château de Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Domaine de Trianon. Unique activities like reading Marie-Antoinette's correspondence in the royal library or dressing in period costumes.
A dedicated butler to attend to your needs.
Horseback riding at sunrise in the gardens, boating on the Grand Canal, flights in a light aircraft, excursions in a vintage car, visits to the nearby Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and private concerts at the Royal Opera.
Airelles Royal Camp offers activities for children, including sailboat building and mermaid swimming.
How to get here
Located within the grounds of the Château de Versailles, the hotel is a 45-minute drive from central Paris and Gare du Nord. The Versailles Château Rive Gauche station is a 10-minute walk away, accessible by a 45-minute train ride from Notre-Dame. Versailles Chantiers station is a 20-minute walk, with trains taking 35 minutes from Gare Montparnasse. Paris-Orly Airport is a 30-minute drive and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is about an hour away. Helicopter transfers to the nearby Saint-Cyr-l'École aerodrome, five minutes from the property, can be arranged. The hotel provides electric carts and bicycles for exploring the gardens, making a car unnecessary during your stay.
