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Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux

Rialto Score 7.5+

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A new dawn rises in Versailles. Born from two 17th-century pavilions just steps from the Château de Versailles, Les Lumières reimagines the Age of Enlightenment, blending marble fireplaces and classical moldings with contemporary elegance and curated art. Its 31 rooms and suites, each named after a French luminary, feature thoughtful touches like yoga mats, meditation boxes, and Beau Domaine skincare by Brad Pitt. Guests unwind at the serene Spa des Lumières or savor vegetable-forward cuisine by Chef Erwan Le Thomas at La Table des Lumières, while La Galerie offers high tea overlooking the Place d’Armes.

5 Rue Colbert, 78000 Versailles, France
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Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux

About Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux

Insider tip

The concierge can arrange exclusive access to the Château and its gardens or a behind-the-scenes peek at the Royal Opera. Join an artisan workshop, and discover the king’s town in a carriage.

In the hotel’s own words

The soul of a family home, the elegance of a 5-star hotel in Versailles.

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Tucked away in the heart of the Royal City, just steps from the Château de Versailles, Les Lumières invites guests to step into a modern-day Age of Enlightenment. Born from the union of the 17th-century Villacerf and Gramont pavilions, this intimate five-star boutique hotel captures the grace of the Grand Siècle while embracing the art of mindful living.

Behind its historic façade lies a serene refuge of 31 rooms and suites, each named after a great thinker, philosopher, or explorer of the 18th century.

Delicate marbles, original woodwork, and contemporary artworks create a dialogue between heritage and modernity.

Here, the spirit of Versailles meets the warmth of a family residence, where travelers come not only to stay, but to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover the art of living well.

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  • $100 hotel credit per stay
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Rooms and suites

5 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Superior Room | The Scholars
Queen or king size bed or 2 single beds, they reveal a soothing view of the hotel's interior gardens or the patio. Ideally located just steps from the Palace of Versailles, they become the elegant retreat for a getaway for two or solo.
248 ft²
2Deluxe Room | The Philosophers
Discover our Deluxe Rooms, Queen or king size bed or 2 single beds, each offering elegant and intimate comfort and named after an illustrious 18th-century philosopher. They provide a hushed atmosphere, blending past and present.
323 ft²
3Junior Suite | The Feathers
Through the windows of our five Junior Suites, the refined elegance of Versailles envelops you. Here, the hotel's inner gardens reveal their subtle hues; there, the palace whispers its legends. On the doors, the names of Diderot, Voltaire, and the iconic writers of the Enlightenment watch over your nights.
Members only
Suites
Size
4Suite | The Explorers
In our Suites, your escape begins at home. From the bedroom with its king-size bed to the separate living room with its single or double sofa bed, each space offers luxurious comfort and remarkable privacy. On the horizon, Versailles unfolds before you.
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5The Gramont Suite
The Gramont Suite promises an intimate and charming atmosphere under the rooftops of Versailles, accessible via a small staircase. Through the window, the journey unfolds from the silhouette of the Royal Chapel, which you can admire in detail, to the Place d'Armes stretching out before you.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What Virtuoso amenities does Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux offer?

Hôtel Les Lumières - Relais & Châteaux lists Superior Room | The Scholars, Deluxe Room | The Philosophers, Junior Suite | The Feathers, Suite | The Explorers, The Gramont Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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