Le Louis Versailles Château Hotel-MGallery
Versailles, France
Le Louis Versailles Château Hotel-MGallery
2 bis Avenue de Paris, Versailles, France, 78000 Original Property Opened in 1854 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018Le Louis Versailles Château Hotel-MGallery sits before the resplendent Palace of Versailles, the legendary home of the French royal court throughout much of the 17th and 18th centuries. During that time, the land that the hotel now occupies belonged to the estate, with beautiful sprawling gardens covering the area and mesmerizing the countless guests who traveled to visit the king. The grand arches that serve as the entrances to the current hotel were built when the Palace of Versailles found new life during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte’s nephew, Emperor Napoleon III. In 1854, Napoleon III directed the Ministry of War to erect an artillery barracks on the grounds of the estate, so the Ministry hired architect Charles-Auguste Questel to design the new building. However, commanders of the local garrison eventually deemed the facility superfluous and discarded it outright decades later. Eventually, enterprising hoteliers rescued the erstwhile barracks, converting it into a luxury boutique hotel. Sofitel now proudly operates the building as the Hôtel Le Louis, preserving its historical aura for future generations to enjoy.
Originally a small medieval village located some 14 miles from Paris, the City of Versailles is now a bustling metropolis. French monarchs once governed all of France from the city, which, for a time, served as the de facto capital of the entire realm. King Louis XIV, who developed the community, intended for the settlement to serve as the embodiment of the country’s prestige and glamour. Today, guests residing at the Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château can experience this grandeur for themselves.
Discover
- Discover the two magnificent historical arches that serve as the entrance for the Le Louis Versailles Château Hotel-MGallery. These structures were built along with the rest of the building at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III. The arches still bear inscriptions that reference the monarch.
- Admire the Grand Trianon just moments away. Built in 1687, this red-marble château was used by the king as a retreat for himself and his second wife, the Marquise de Maintenon.
- Stroll through The Queen’s Hamlet just before the front door of the hotel. Featuring a farmhouse, dairy, dovecote, boudoir, barn, mill, and tower, this artificial hamlet served as a place for Queen Marie Antoinette to escape the everyday trappings of royal life.
Explore
- Explore the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former residence of the Kings of France. From the iconic Hall of Mirrors to the extensive gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, there is plenty for visitors to discover in this illustrious historic landmark.
- Travel to the world-famous Eiffel Tower. No trip to the area would be complete without a visit to this marvelous French icon. Built by Gustave Eiffel during the late 1880s, the edifice still stands today as the tallest structure in all of Paris.
- Visit the glorious Arc de Triomphe. Inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome, the structure honors the French soldiers who died fighting in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. The Arc de Triomphe is also a great starting point to explore the rest of Paris, as it sits within a major traffic circle on the Champs-Élysées.
Experience
- Experience Le Potager du Roi. Created at the behest of King Louis XIV, this garden was carefully arranged to create microclimates and allow the growing of a wide variety of different fruits and vegetables. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it continues to function as a working garden today.
- Enjoy a thrilling theatrical performance at the Palais Garnier. Constructed during the mid 19th century, the theater is among the most famous opera houses in the world. It even serves as the setting for Gaston Leroux’s celebrated novel, The Phantom of the Opera.
- Tour the brilliant exhibitions at the world-famous Louvre. This prestigious cultural institution is the largest art museum in the world, and features an extensive collection of 38,000 unique historical objects. It features iconic pieces of art such as the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Liberty Leading the People.
Taste
- Eat steak frites when out visiting nearby Paris. Simple yet refined, steak frites is usually prepared with savory cuts of entrecôte, faux filet, or runsteak. Perhaps the best place in the city to try this delectable French meal is at Le Relais de l‘Entrecôte.
- Start the day at one of Paris’ many brilliant cafés, such as Ten Belles, Café Oberkampf, and La Fontaine de Belleville. These delightful eateries are fantastic locations to experience a wonderful café au lait or delicious croissant.
- Savor a wonderful meal at an iconic brasserie. These terrific dining establishments radiate a cozy, intimate atmosphere in which to feast upon their extensive variety of classic French dishes. Come savor such renowned cooking at famous brasseries like Brasserie FLO, Bouillon Julien, and Brasserie Bofinger.
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