July 14: 3 hotels near Paris for an elegant getaway
How about escaping the crowds of the Champ-de-Mars to experience the 14th of July in a calm, chic setting? Less than an hour from Paris, these three exceptional hotels offer a timeless interlude between nature, heritage and discreet festivities.
Airelles Versailles – Le Grand Contrôle: royal luxury overlooking the gardens
Set in the former wing of the Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle offers a unique experience for July 14th. Here, you dine in a period room, sleep in a Marie-Antoinette-inspired bedroom, and wake up facing the Bassin d’Apollon. In the evening, the hotel offers a candlelit dinner, followed by privileged access to the gardens for the Domaine’s fireworks display.
The experience is ultra-exclusive, with butler service and Valmont spa. A perfect choice for a celebration that’s both historic and intimate.
📍Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, 12 Rue de l’Indépendance Américaine, 78000 Versailles, France
Pavillon Henri IV – Saint-Germain-en-Laye: balcony overlooking Paris
Former residence of King Henri IV, this hotel perched on the heights of Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers one of the most spectacular views of the Île-de-France region. From its terrace or certain rooms, you can even see the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the distance during the July 14th bonfire.
The gourmet restaurant offers an elegant French menu, to be savored with a glass of champagne as the sun sets. A hushed atmosphere, a hanging garden and classic charm make this place a well-kept secret.
📍Pavillon Henri IV, 19-21 Rue Thiers, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Auberge du Jeu de Paume – Chantilly: a bucolic escape
Just 25 minutes by train from Paris, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume plunges you into the refined world of the Domaine de Chantilly. The 5-star hotel combines classic spirit and modern comfort, with a spa, private garden and gourmet cuisine by chef Anthony Denon.
On July 14th, you can watch a discreet fireworks display from the gardens or stroll through the park at dusk. A perfect choice for lovers of calm, elegance and heritage.
📍Auberge du Jeu de Paume, 4 Rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly
An elegant July 14th
Away from the crowds but close to Paris, these three hotels transform the national holiday into a chic and peaceful getaway. Versailles, Saint-Germain and Chantilly each offer their own ambience – royal, panoramic or bucolic – to experience July 14th in a different way, without giving up on wonder.
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