The castle of Champs-sur-Marne, to visit with the family

A jewel of classical architecture in Île-de-France (in the 77)

The castle of Champ-sur-Marne is located to the east of Paris, in Seine-et-Marne (77) about 25km from the center of Paris (as an indication, allow about 35 minutes to get there by car from Les Halles if traffic is fluid). It is a delightful castle in the heart of a very pleasant park of 85 hectares.

Free for under 18s (and under 26 EU nationals)

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The castle and the park

It is a furnished castle : its 900 pieces of collection and its furniture stamped with the great names in cabinetmaking make it one of the most magnificently furnished castles in Ile-de-France
It has sumptuous rocaille decorations, as well as chinoiserie decorations painted in the middle of the eighteenth century by Christophe Huet
No excesses here: it’s a small castle that can be visited quite quickly and will suit children very well
Audio guides are available in French, English, Spanish and Russian for €3
85 hectares of gardens inspired by the gardens of Le Nôtre.

The gardens have been awarded the label of “Remarkable Gardens”
Access to the Champs-sur-Marne park is free
The castle regularly organises costumed exhibitions
Picnics are not allowed in the park and our animal friends are not welcome

The booklet for children

Free “discovery trail” booklet for children from 7 to 12 years old.
You can download it before your visit

A bit of history

Built from 1703 to 1708 at the request of Louis XIV’s financier, the castle of Champs-sur-Marne is characteristic of eighteenth-century pleasure houses built in the countryside.
The Château de Champs sur Marne has welcomed illustrious tenants : the Princess of Conti, the Marquise de Pompadour, men of letters such as Diderot, Voltaire, Chateaubriand and Proust. From 1959, General de Gaulle made the Château de Champs a residence for heads of state on official visits to France. The interiors are completely restored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to the castle of Champs-sur-Marne?

– By public transport: RER A, get off at Noisiel le Luzard then bus 220 or bus 100 towards Bry-sur-Marne, stop at Champs town hall or 20′ walk from the RER station
– By car from Paris: take the A4, exit n°10 Champs, follow the signs “Château de Champs”, 30 minutes journey.
– By car from the provinces or suburbs: take the A4, exit Noisiel and follow the signs for Champs sur Marne
Free parking

Which bus goes to the castle of Champs-sur-Marne?

Buses 220 or bus 100 in the direction of Bry-sur-Marne. Get off at the “Mairie de Champs” stop

Is the castle of Champs-sur-Marne free?

– It is free (on presentation of proof) for those under 18 years old and for under 26 years old who are EU nationals
– It is free (on presentation of proof) for teachers, job seekers, disabled people and their companion
– It is free during Heritage Days
– The 1st Sunday of the month (from February 1st to March 31st)

Is there a car park at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne if I come by car?

There is a parking lot that is in front of the castle. It is open from 9:45 am to 7 pm

Can you bring a dog to the castle of Champs-sur-Marne?

No, our animal friends are not welcome, neither in the park nor in the castle