Visiting the Palace of Versailles is akin to visiting a fantastical dreamland: Just outside of Paris sits one of France’s most pristine and esteemed landmarks, and sometimes a daytrip from the City of Lights just isn’t enough time to explore the palace and grounds commissioned centuries ago by Louis XIV. Soon visitors will be able to enjoy much more quality time in the royal atmosphere amidst the 17th-century marvel when construction begins on a new hotel that will rest just outside the palace walls, but still on the proper grounds of Versailles.
Three currently standing buildings on the property are in the works to become accommodation options for tourists and visitors. Dating back to the late 17th century, the buildings have been in desperate need of renovations, and hoteliers are taking advantage of the opportunity to transform the buildings into travel lodging.
© Adrienbisson | Dreamstime
The planned 5-star hotel will house 23 rooms and offer incomparable views of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Sip a café au lait and sample cakes across the lawn from where Marie Antoinette once powdered her nose and Louis XIV took royal baths.
Scheduled to opens its doors in 2016, the Hôtel du Grand Contrôle will be one of the only accommodation options in the immediate palace surroundings.
Read This Next
Bastille Day: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
History
Jul 12, 2015#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
May 15, 2024Take a Crash Course in Cowboying in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with This New Pass
Home to the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne, Wyoming, invites everyone to try their hand at cowboying this summer with the first-of-its-kind Saddle Up Pass. Curated by Visit Cheyenne, this pass compiles top cowboy-inspired experiences and local retailers for a transformative immersion into Western culture.
Sponsored Content
Fill Your Heart with Ireland
Whether it's the people, the craic (fun) or the coasts, travelers always find something to love about the island of Ireland. What fills your heart?
Destinations / Europe
May 15, 2024See One of the Newest International Dark Sky Parks in Denmark
If your intrigue in astronomy tourism was piqued by the 2024 eclipse, you may be trying to visit as many International Dark Sky Parks as possible. Well, add another one to your bucket list, because DarkSky International just added a new destination to the bunch: Mandø, Denmark.
Surveys
May 14, 2024These Cities Have the Most Top-Rated Bars
We all have our favorite bars, but is yours truly one of the best? A new study from Upgraded Points looked at Yelp reviews for bars specifically described as “cocktail bars,” comparing average star ratings in the 100 largest metro areas throughout the country. As a result, it uncovered what it feels are the U.S. destinations with the most highest-rated bars — and when you think cocktail culture, you probably don’t think about the city that came out on top.
Sponsored Content
Interior Upgrades Begin Rolling Out Across United Fleet
United Airlines is in the midst of a major initiative to modernize its fleet over the next several years. After first announcing the plan in 2021, planes fitted with United’s signature interior are finally beginning to appear across the airline’s narrowbody fleet of Boeing and Airbus planes. United flyers are sure to notice these enhancements from the moment they step on board: Each new or updated plane sports remodeled seats, seatback entertainment screens for everyone, Bluetooth connectivity and more, all adding up to a better experience on every journey.
Destinations / Europe
May 14, 2024Travel to Greenland with Aurora Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions invites travelers to explore Greenland through a series of unforgettable itineraries. The adventure travel company offers guests expert-guided tours and immersive and cultural experiences in the untouched wilderness.
ShareThis