The hotel Marie Antoinette would have loved to book

Marie Antoinette would be right at home at Les Lumieres - a luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel, which has opened right next to the Palace of Versailles in France. Housed in Gramont and Villacerf pavilions, dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries, the property features a stunning facade - intricate and grand in equal measure. But the real magic unfolds inside the hotel, which is home to just 31 exquisite rooms and suites, complete with plush linen and drapes.

The onsite spa is a haven of serenity, where wellness rituals include the Beau Domaine Signature Facial, which - in a radical departure from French customs - uses anti-ageing products from Brad Pitt's skincare line, Le Domaine. Tradition, however, is restored at La Table des Lumieres restaurant, where French fare reigns supreme, and at the bakery, Cafe Pierre Herme, where you can enjoy - as per the hotel website - "infinitely moist cakes". As we said, Marie Antoinette would be right at home. leslumieres.com