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Must See

EAT

Ore
This Alain Ducasse
dining experience in the
Pavillon Dufour is as
luxurious as the
château it occupies.
⌂ Château de Versailles,
78000 Versailles
∑ ducasse-
chateauversailles.com
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Angelina
The iconic tea house
has two outposts
in Versailles – one in
the Pavillon d’Orléans
and one at the Petit
Trianon – both serving
a selection of snacks
and delectable pastries.
⌂ Château de Versailles,
78000 Versailles
Did You Know? ∑ angelina-paris.fr
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One third of the estate’s
budget went to the
fountains. Today they
only go on during the
summer months.

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3
1 The cottages in the Queen’s Hamlet were inspired
by rural French architecture. Although rustic on the
exterior, inside they were richly furnished.
2 During the Grands Eaux Nocturnes in the summer,
the gardens of Versailles come alive with superb
illuminations and installations.
3 Built in 1762 as a retreat for Louis XV, the Petit
2 Trianon became a favourite of Marie Antoinette.
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