Petit Théâtre de Guignol en plein air
June 11
Catch a classic French puppet show starring the mischievous Guignol in the Domaine gardens. It's old-school entertainment that still delights little ones, with plenty of room to run around between acts.
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Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensChâteau de Sceaux
Sceaux
Skip the Versailles crowds and discover this elegant 17th-century estate with Le Nôtre gardens and fascinating museum collections. The 180-hectare park is free to explore year-round, while the château reveals treasures from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.
17th-century estate
Le Nôtre gardens
museum collections
peaceful escape
Tips
🏃"Run don't walk, it's stunning here—very underrated (with none of the crowds of Versailles)"
🌳the 180-hectare park is completely free to explore
Upcoming at Château de Sceaux
Thursday, Jun 11
Accrochage d'un tableau de Corneille
June 11 at 1am
Two centuries-separated paintings of Alexander the Great briefly reunite at Château de Sceaux. Jean-Baptiste Corneille's grand history piece joins its companion in the Colbert room before moving to Saint-Cloud: a rare glimpse at how Louis XIV's court mythologized power through ancient heroes.
Sceaux Jazz Festival 2026
June 11 at 7pm
Four nights of jazz under the stars in the château's courtyard. A lineup spanning indie jazz, soul-funk, and vocal experimentation—from Lea Maria Fries and Keren Ann to Lakecia Benjamin and Roberto Fonseca, with free afternoon sets and a dedicated kids' dancefloor.
Château de Sceaux
SceauxOpens Thursday at 2:00 PM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensSkip the Versailles crowds and discover this elegant 17th-century estate with Le Nôtre gardens and fascinating museum collections. The 180-hectare park is free to explore year-round, while the château reveals treasures from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.
17th-century estate
Le Nôtre gardens
museum collections
peaceful escape
Tips
🏃"Run don't walk, it's stunning here—very underrated (with none of the crowds of Versailles)"
🌳the 180-hectare park is completely free to explore
Upcoming at Château de Sceaux
Thursday, Jun 11
Petit Théâtre de Guignol en plein air
June 11
Catch a classic French puppet show starring the mischievous Guignol in the Domaine gardens. It's old-school entertainment that still delights little ones, with plenty of room to run around between acts.
Accrochage d'un tableau de Corneille
June 11 at 1am
Two centuries-separated paintings of Alexander the Great briefly reunite at Château de Sceaux. Jean-Baptiste Corneille's grand history piece joins its companion in the Colbert room before moving to Saint-Cloud: a rare glimpse at how Louis XIV's court mythologized power through ancient heroes.
Sceaux Jazz Festival 2026
June 11 at 7pm
Four nights of jazz under the stars in the château's courtyard. A lineup spanning indie jazz, soul-funk, and vocal experimentation—from Lea Maria Fries and Keren Ann to Lakecia Benjamin and Roberto Fonseca, with free afternoon sets and a dedicated kids' dancefloor.