Non! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are REFUSED permission to marry at the Palace of Versailles
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been refused permission to marry in the Palace of Versailles – but they will visit on the eve of their wedding, it has been confirmed.
A spokesman for the historic French national monument on the outskirts of Paris made it clear that the American celebrities were not considered distinguished enough for an official ceremony and celebration.
Instead they can ‘enjoy a guided tour’ with family and friends on Friday night ‘after all the tourists have gone home.’
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Let's go: Kim amd Kanye make their way to the gym days before their wedding - but it will NOT take place in Versailles, as originally thought
This will leave reality TV star Kim, 33, and rapper Kanye, 36, free to marry in Florence, as exclusively revealed by MailOnline, on Saturday.
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The wedding location for the couple, who have an 11-month-old daughter called North West, had previously been a closely guarded secret for a number of months.
Kim and Kanye are known to have set their hearts on becoming man and wife in the world famous former home of France’s pre-revolution kings and queens.
Stunning: But the Palace of Versailles made it clear that the American celebrities were not considered distinguished enough for an official ceremony and celebration
Ste[ping out: Kim Kardashian heads to the gym in Paris on Monday morning
Looking good: Kim wore an all black ensemble that showed off her curvy frame as she stepped out in the French capital
Here she comes: With a bottle of mineral water tucked under her arm, the TV personality was in a downbeat mood on Monday
But Catherine Pegard, president of the Palace of Versailles, said it just ‘wasn’t possible’ –but allowing the couple a formal visit would be welcome publicity.
Ms Pegard said in a statement: ‘Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to visit the Chateau of Versailles with their guests in a private surprise tour organised for Friday, May 23rd, on the eve of their marriage.
‘In making this choice, they will contribute once more to a better understanding of Versailles, and will help to maintain the exceptional heritage of Versailles, which is classed as a world heritage site by Unesco.’
Thoughtful: But sources have told MailOnline that Kim and Kanye will marry in Italy
They're on their way: Kim kept her head down as she made her way towards a nearby fitness studio with fiancé Kanye on Monday
Disappointment: Kim and Kanye are known to have set their hearts on becoming man and wife in Versailles, the world famous former home of France's pre-revolution kings and queens
Kim, Kanye and their guests will be shown around Versailles, and its gardens, and will then be free to go and have a meal at a nearby restaurant or hotel.
Both arrived in Paris at the weekend, with onlookers counting some 12 full size suitcases when Kim touched down at Charles de Gaulle airport on Sunday.
Dressed in a black leather jacket and shades, she was accompanied by an entourage including her daughter, a nanny, and at least two bodyguards.
Touchdown: Kim and Kanye arrived in Paris at the weekend, with onlookers counting some 12 full size suitcases when Kim touched down at Charles de Gaulle airport on Sunday
She's off: It has been claimed that Kim, Kanye and their guests will fly to Fort Belvedere in Florence for the actual wedding
On the march: Kim looked focused as she scurried towards the gym
Kanye arrived in the city separately but – true to form – the couple were soon pictured wandering aimlessly around the historic boulevards.
They bought ice creams for themselves in a small confectionary store on Paris’s historic Left Bank and then eat them in the street, surrounded by a huge scrum of photographers and TV cameras who had been tipped off about the publicity event.
‘Frankly, both Kim and Kanye looked a bit lost,’ said a French photographer. ‘They didn’t know what to do with themselves apart from eat their ice cream and wander up and down a cobbled alleyway.’
Confirmed: Elisa Di Lupo, a spokeswoman for the Mayor of Florence, said the couple would wed in Italy next Saturday and revealed they had rented the imposing fort for some £250,000
On the run: The TV personality was clearly keen to get another work-out in as she makes last minute preparations for here wedding
Ready to go: Kim climbs into a waiting car after visiting a French gym on Monday
Wedding guests are said to have been instructed to fly into Paris for a rehearsal dinner on Friday.
Then it has been claimed that everyone will get back in a plane and fly to Fort Belvedere in Florence for the actual wedding.
Elisa Di Lupo, a spokeswoman for the Mayor of Florence, said the couple would wed in Italy next Saturday and revealed they had rented the imposing fort for some £250,000.
Kim and Kanye first visited the Palace of Versailles for an official tour in January, but now they want to go back with all their friends.
Guests at the wedding are thought to include the Kardashian family in their entirety, Jay Z and Beyonce.
Ready for the off: She eases herself into Kanye's sports car
Shapely: Kim shows off her famous derriere as she steps out for final preparations ahead of her wedding to Kanye West
According to Radar Kim – who was sighted making a dash for a Paris fitness studio with Kanye on Monday – will make a ‘huge’ fashion statement in a Vera Wang wedding gown.
The socialite has been furiously shaping up ahead of her nuptials in Florence and appeared to be in great shape as she ventured out with her fiancé in sporty gym gear.
Guests will initially be chaperoned to the Chateau Louis XIV, where Kanye is said to be laying on a luxury pool filled with pink water.
With the palace located close to a sewage works, the Black Skinhead rapper has also ensured an air freshening system has been installed.
An employee told Radar: ‘They have gone to great lengths to make sure the place smells lovely.’
Big day: The couple will soon be exchanging vows - but it won't be in Versailles
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