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.’
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.
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
Stepping 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.
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
Big day: The couple will soon be exchanging vows - but it won't be in Versailles
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