Discover castle life by staying at the Grand Contrôle in the heart of the Palace of Versailles and immerse yourself in a place steeped in history where refinement and authenticity are part of your procession. An exclusive and unique experience in the world, Le Grand Contrôle offers its guests a multitude of privileges in a sumptuous setting, with warm and intimate accents. The highlight of any stay at Le Grand Contrôle is the exclusive, private access to Versailles where you'll see rooms rarely open to the public.
For the intrepid: Guests of Le Grand Contrôle are invited to step back into the past for an immersive experience at Alain Ducasse’s Michelin star restaurant. This sensational culinary journey is set in a fine-dining restaurant with stunning historic décor evoking the Sun King feasts of yesteryear, lit by chandeliers, as it would have been in the time of Louis XIV, and served on fine porcelain plates from Alain Ducasse’s personal collection. For an experience like no other, the royal dishes, announced by the maître d’ in period costume, are served one after another.
For the indulgent: The Osmotheque at Versailles is the first historical Perfume Archive, the only place in the world to preserve precious and delicate creations to avoid them deteriorating over time, getting lost or sinking into obscurity. Take a personalized olfactory journey in the footsteps of your favorite historical figures and discover a collection of 4,000 legendary fragrances, including 800 which are kept exclusively at Versailles. Let yourself be carried away by the perfume worn by Napoleon while in exile on St. Helena, or the floral scented waters favored by Queen Marie-Antoinette.
