When the doors of the Chateau de Versailles close to the public they open for you. And certainly not your average stay, this palatial 13-room hotel goes well beyond any idea of hospitality, with the team of well-heeled butlers already 10 steps ahead. One for the detail-oriented and those who love a good story, the building’s royal past dates to the 17th century – it was once a private mansion built by Louis XIV's favourite architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansar. Fit for royalty, there’s a small but intimate feel with a focus on curation, service and experience – including getting a key to the Hall of Mirrors during after-hours or feasting on a menu by Alain Ducasse. How many people can say they’ve had a picnic in the Gardens of Versaille or whipped around on an e-boat down the Grand Canal? A select few of those in the know only…