Discover the museums in the imperial Château de Compiégne and immerse yourself in the world of the rich and powerful

Imperial Palace of Compiègne Innenhof National Museums and Estate

State Museums and Estates of the Imperial Palace of Compiègne grüne Allee

State Museums and Estates of the Imperial Palace of Compiègne Innenhof bei Sonne

Highlights

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The apartments of Napoleon I and Napoleon III show how the rich and powerful lived
The exhibitions include collections on the Second Empire and the National Car Museum
The well-kept historical park is also beautiful

The royal and imperial palace of Compiège: a favourite place of the French nobility

What awaits you on site

Built by Louis XV and Louis XVI, and remodelled by both Napoleon I and Napoleon III, the Château de Compiègne was a centre for court life and the exercise of power. The originality and beauty of this, the biggest neo-classical palace in France, and the quality of its interior décor and furnishings make for a unique ensemble. Alongside Versailles and Fontainebleau, this historic place is one of the three largest royal and imperial residences in France.

Like all royal and imperial residences, the Château de Compiègne is made up of a number of vast spaces that were essential to court life: antechambers and ceremonial halls lead to the apartments of the Emperor and Empress, the Galerie de Bal (ballroom) and the chapel. The Emperor’s Apartment is located at the heart of the Château de Compiègne. It occupies the entire central part of the façade which looks out over park and stretches from the dining room to the library.

How to get there

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Address: Place du Général de Gaulle, 60200 Compiègne, Oise, France

Good to know

Opening hours
Château de Compiègne
Daily from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Flats of the Emperor and Epress:
Monday and Wednesday to Sunday
15 March to 01 November 10.00 am to 6.00 pm (last admission 5.15 pm)
2 November to 14 March 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (last admission 3.15 pm)
Closed on Tuesdays
Museum of the Second Empire:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
15 March to 01 November 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
2 November to 14 March 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and 4.15 pm to 6.00 pm
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
National Car Museum:
15 March to 01 November
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
2 November to 14 March Monday and Friday 4.15 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Recurring closures: 1 January, 1 May, 25 December