Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle

"A sumptuous hotel offering Thanksgiving dinners with a classically American menu designed by Alain Ducasse, including turkey and pecan pie."

"Set within the grounds of the Château de Versailles, this hotel has seven rooms, six suites, and one lavish apartment, all with period-correct decor and modern luxury comforts. Features include guided tours of the Palace of Versailles, a Valmont spa, and a 15-meter indoor swimming pool. Dining is by Alain Ducasse at Le Grand Control." - Tina Meyer

"In 2021, French hotel company Airelles opened Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, a luxury hotel located within the the Château de Versailles, the famous royal residence that first opened in the 17th century and is perhaps most associated with the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette." - Nicholas DeRenzo, Michelle Baran

"This luxurious establishment in the Airelles hotel is steeped in history and inextricably linked to the Palace of Versailles. It combines theatrical staging – with diners being greeted by a valet, and staff in period costume – and cuisine tailored to the occasion. Devised by Alain Ducasse, the menu comprises dishes made with premium produce that reflect the great man's commitment to naturalité. Entrusted to chef Stéphane Duchiron, the food is a masterclass in technical skill, with everything expertly cooked and seasoned, and high-quality sauces and jus bringing out the forthright, distinctive flavours of the ingredients." - Michelin Inspector

"Afternoon tea at Versailles is an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of a place steeped in history, and is decorated with gilding, heavy curtains and furniture designed in the unadulterated 18th century tradition." - Guide MICHELIN