Rambouillet Tickets
Description
The Rambouillet Castle stands as a significant site where high-level negotiations shaped parts of French history. Experience its grandeur firsthand by securing your entry.
Ticket Overview
Step into a world of opulence adorned with stunning chandeliers and stylish rooms furnished with luxurious decor. This royal residence, finalized in the 18th century, ranks among the most exquisite monuments situated in the Ile-de-France region.
Since 1783, under the ownership of Louis XVI, the castle has welcomed prominent French figures, including Napoleon I, Charles de Gaulle, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. With this ticket, you’ll have the freedom to explore the magnificent halls and chambers of the palace at your leisure.
Your visit will uncover the rich history surrounding numerous international summits held here, including the inaugural G7 meeting in 1975 and the Kosovo peace talks in 1999.
This ticket also allows access to the castle's surrounding structures, including the dairy built for Marie Antoinette and the House of Shells. The dairy was a cherished gift from King Louis XVI to his wife, while the House of Shells serves as a charming guesthouse adorned with tiny mollusk shells.
Moreover, the ticket provides entry to the gardens of Rambouillet Castle, an expansive area filled with colorful flowerbeds and parks, centered around a large ornamental pond with six artificial islands.
Visiting Hours
The castle is open daily except on Tuesdays during the following hours:
- From April 1 to September 30: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6 pm
- From October 1 to March 31: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
Please note that the last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Complimentary Admission
Admission to the castle is free for the following groups:
- Young adults from the European Union aged 18 to 25.
- All children under 18, irrespective of nationality.
To obtain this free admission, visitors must present a valid document proving eligibility at the ticket office.
Additionally, free entry is available to everyone on the first Sunday of each month from January to March, from November to December, and during the third weekend of September.
What's included
- Admission to the Rambouillet Castle
What's not included
- Admission to the exhibition "Rambouillet 1950, In the Intimacy of the President"
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Has measures for hearing accessibility. Staff with knowledge of sign language. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.
Important information
Castle Location
The castle of Rambouillet is located at the following address in the French city of the same name: Place de la Libération. To access the fortress you only have to show the bar code that appears on the voucher of this reservation at the main entrance.
How to get there:
- By train: TER trains connect Gare Montparnasse station, located in the center of Paris, with Gare de Rambouillet station, in just one hour. This last railway terminal is only a 15-minute walk from the castle.
- By car: the A10 and N10 roads connect the French capital with the town of Rambouillet in just over one hour.
Opening Times
Rambouillet Castle opens every day apart from Tuesdays at the following times:
- April 1 to September 30: from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 6 pm
- October 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5 pm
In any case, the final admission allowed is 30 minutes before closing time.
Please note that these times are flexible and subject to last-minute changes. To know if the castle is closed on the day of your visit, you can check the following website.
Free Admission
Admission to the Castle of Rambouillet is free for the following individuals:
- Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
- Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.
In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site's ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.
In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.
Ticket Validity
The ticket will be valid for 7 days from the date indicated on the voucher.
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