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Visit the charming castle, which is often used for special events and meetings of the French government

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Highlights

  • Experience the city’s most popular attractions, museums and guided tours with the Paris City Pass – one ticket, everything included! 
  • Included in your Paris City Pass is the Paris Museum Pass which gives you free and priority entry to the city's most popular museums and monuments! 
  • No advance booking is required for this attraction – your City Pass is your admission ticket 
  • The castle was built in 1368 
  • King Louis XVI acquired the château as a private residence in 1783 
  • Château Rambouillet served as the summer residence of French presidents from 1896 to 2009 

Visit the charming castle, which is often used for special events and meetings of the French government

What awaits you on site

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This former royal castle (14th-18th century), which was built in 1368, was a summer residence for French presidents until 2009. 

The royal estate is open to the public. From time to time, it is used to receive heads of state in France. 

How to get there

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Address: Château de Rambouillet, 78120 Rambouillet, Yvelines, France 

Good to know

  • Opening hours:

    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    From 1 April to 30 September
    Palace : 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – 1.30 – 6.00 pm (last access 5.30 pm)
    Park : 8.00 am – 9.00 pm
    From 1 October to 31 March
    Castle : 10.00 am – 12.00 – 13:30 – 17:00 (last access 16:30)
    Park : 10:00 – 17:00 pm

    Tuesday: Closed

  • Annual closures: 1 January, 1 May, 25 December 

This attraction is included in your Paris City Pass


 

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