Inside the Château de Versailles estate, Le Grand Contrôle occupies a 1681 building by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, restored with the formality and intimacy of an 18th-century residence. Rooms and suites pair Pierre Frey fabrics, period furniture, gilded mirrors and chandeliers with views across the Orangerie and palace gardens, while a dedicated butler attends each stay. Alain Ducasse oversees dining that draws on historic French ceremony, and the Valmont spa provides a quieter counterpoint. Private before- and after-hours access to Versailles extends the hotel beyond its salons, from the Hall of Mirrors to morning walks through the Trianon estate.