Rambouillet Tickets
Description
The stunning Rambouillet Castle has played a significant role in political discussions throughout France's past. You can explore its rich history firsthand by purchasing a ticket.
Ticket Information
Experience magnificent chandeliers, refined rooms, and opulent furnishings that reflect the lavish lifestyle of those who have resided in the royal palace of Rambouillet. Dating back to the 18th century, it stands as one of the most exquisite monuments in the Île-de-France region.
This castle, under the ownership of Louis XVI since 1783, has hosted many notable French figures, including Napoleon I, Charles de Gaulle, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Your ticket permits you to wander through the imposing halls and rooms of this palace at your leisure.
While visiting the castle, you will uncover the fascinating history of numerous international summits held here, such as the inaugural G7 meeting in 1975 and the peace negotiations regarding Kosovo in 1999.
The ticket also grants you access to adjacent buildings: the dairy dedicated to Marie Antoinette and the House of Shells. The dairy, a gift from King Louis XVI to his beloved wife, celebrates her affinity for dairy products. Meanwhile, the House of Shells serves as a quaint guest house adorned with delicate shells.
Additionally, your entry includes access to the gardens surrounding Rambouillet Castle, featuring an expansive landscape with numerous flowerbeds and parks, centered around a large ornamental pond, which is dotted with six artificial islands.
Visiting Hours
The Château de Rambouillet welcomes visitors daily, except on Tuesdays. Opening hours fluctuate based on the season and areas of the site:
March 30 to September 30
- Castle: 10 am - 12 pm and 1:30 pm - 6 pm (last admission at 11:30 am and 5:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 10 am - 12:45 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm (last admission at 5:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm - 6 pm (last admission at 5:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am - 8 pm.
October 1 to March 29
- Castle: 10 am - 12 pm and 1:30 pm - 5 pm (last admission at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 2 pm - 5 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm - 5 pm (last admission at 4:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am - 6 pm.
When making your reservation, kindly indicate your preferred time slot for the visit:
- 10 am - 12 pm.
- 12 pm - 1 pm.
- 2 pm - 4 pm.
- 4 pm - 5 pm.
After your booking, you will receive confirmation regarding your specific visit time within a maximum of 72 hours.
The admission fee provides self-guided access to the castle, the Queen's Dairy, and the Shell Cottage. Visits to the guest chambers are not included, although an extra fee of 2 EUR per ticket can be paid at the castle for access.
Free Admission
Free entry to the Rambouillet Castle is available for:
- Young individuals aged 18 to 25 from the European Union.
- Visitors under the age of 18, regardless of nationality.
To obtain the free admission described, you must present a document verifying your eligibility at the castle's ticket office.
Moreover, free admission is granted to all on the first Sunday of each month from January 1 to March 31, as well as between November 1 and December 31, 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
Not wheelchair accessible. 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 barcode 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.
Important Info
This booking confirmation is not enough to visit the castle. After making the reservation, within a maximum period of 72 hours, we'll send you a valid document to access the monument, which will indicate the exact time that has been assigned to you for the visit. This time will be included within the time slot you chose when making your reservation.
Therefore, at the entrance to the monument, you must present this Civitatis booking confirmation and the document that we'll send you after making your reservation.
Opening Times
The Rambouillet Castle is open every day except Tuesdays. Opening times vary depending on the time of year and the area of the grounds:
March 30 to September 30
- Castle: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 11:30 am and 5:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 10 am to 12:45 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 5:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 5:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am to 8 pm.
October 1 to March 29
- Castle: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 2 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 4:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 4:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am to 6 pm.
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.
After making your reservation, we will contact you within 72 hours to confirm your specific visit time within your chosen time slot.
- 10 am to 12 pm
- 12 pm to 1 pm
- 2 pm to 4 pm
- 4 pm to 5 pm
After making your reservation, we will contact you within 72 hours to confirm your specific visit time within your chosen time slot.
The admission fee includes self-guided access to the castle, the Queen's Dairy, and the Shell Cottage. Visits to the guest rooms are not included, but you can pay an additional 2EUR per ticket directly at the castle.
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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