The castle of Rambouillet

What you will discover and see at the Domaine de Rambouillet…

• A visit to the castle, a journey through time and into the intimacy of great figures who have marked the history of France
• The visit of the Shell Cottage (with its fine decoration now unequalled in Europe) and the Queen’s Dairy, a superb gift from King Louis XVI to Marie-Antoinette
• A walk in the splendid park of the castle
• Please note: from 18 July, the imperial apartment will be closed for restoration until autumn 2023

Quite a story…

• People came to this castle with their family or to rest. It does not have the ceremonial splendour that some great French châteaux have. Its atmosphere is more intimate!
• A private residence, King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon I and Charles de Gaulle stayed there
• Apartments were refurbished under Napoleon 1st in the typical style of the time
• Don’t miss the extraordinary and highly decorated bathroom of Napoleon Bonaparte

With children

• The sumptuous park is ideal for long family walks
• You can go boating, rent pedal carts or electric carts

Did you know?

• The castle was bought by Louis XVI in 1783 and it was difficult to get Marie-Antoinette, who was not a big fan of the Château de Rambouillet, to come there. So he gave him the magnificent Dairy, which is not to be missed
• The castle has become a place of residence and hunting for our French presidents (the forest is full of game)
• Until 2009, it hosted great heads of state at major international meetings
• The 1st G6 was organised by President Valerie Giscard d’Estaing

Remember to download your tickets to your phone before the visit as the mobile coverage is not very good.