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Château de Rambouillet

Rambouillet

A former royal and presidential château flaunting superb rococo paneling, set in a vast park where Marie-Antoinette's shell-encrusted cottage steals the show.

Historical château
Expansive gardens
Royal heritage
Family-friendly

Tips

🐚don't skip the Shell Cottage—walls and ceiling covered entirely in shells
🚴rent bikes, boats, or golf carts to explore the park
💚park entry is free, château tickets required

Château de Rambouillet

78120 Rambouillet, France

+33 1 34 83 00 25

chateau-rambouillet.monuments-nationaux.fr

Upcoming at Château de Rambouillet

Friday, Jun 12
Une conférence internationale pour célébrer la création du G6

Une conférence internationale pour célébrer la création du G6

June 12

Step into the rooms where French presidents once hosted world leaders during the G6's birth. This rare unveiling shows Giscard d'Estaing's private apartment exactly as he left it, down to the diplomatic mementos and 1970s decor.

Rendez-vous aux jardins

Rendez-vous aux jardins

June 12

Wander through manicured royal gardens on a guided tour led by the château's head gardener this spring. The "Ambassadors" volunteer team adds warmth and local knowledge to this quieter, more intimate alternative to Versailles.

Opening of the Presidential Apartment

Opening of the Presidential Apartment

June 12

Step inside a president's private world for the first time. The Château de Rambouillet opens Valéry Giscard d'Estaing's apartment exactly as he left it: a rare glimpse into how French leaders actually lived.

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