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