Versailles | Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle: A Dream Hotel INSIDE The Walls of Versailles

Imagine yourself standing in a huge square… light glinting off gilded gates adorned with sun shaped medallions. The scent of lemon trees and orange blossoms fills the air. You're surrounded by the spirit of some of the most important historical figures who have ever lived.  When you realize you're not in a dream, you'll see that you're standing at the Palace of Versaille. And shortly thereafter, be whisked away to a private 12 room hotel on the grounds of the palace called Le Grand Contrôle. Our guest today, is Julien Révah, the General Manager of this new experience from Airelles. When staying with Julien and his team, you'll have access to after hours tours of the palace and private tours of the Petit Trianon.  Julien and I chat about the restoration of this wing of Versailles, the amazing experiences you can have (think: Versailles period costume dinners!), and how this nook of the world played a part in changing history.  Looking to book a luxury hotel? Get special perks and support the podcast by booking here: https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sarahgroen/travel/luxury-hotels If you want our expert guidance and help planning a luxury trip with experiences you can't find online, tell us more here and we'll reach out: https://bellandblytravel.com/book-a-trip/    Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn