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Trianon Palace, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Versailles is close enough to Paris that you don’t need to spend the night, but if you are celebrating something special or have bought the 2-day passport, this is one of the poshest hotels in the Ile de France. Elegant gardens and grounds, an indoor heated pool, 19th-century frills, luxurious rooms, and a one-star Michelin restaurant with a famous Scottish chef, Gordon Ramsay au TrianonA more low-key dining option is La Veranda, and if you need total relaxation, there’s a Guerlain spa.