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Château de Compiègne

Compiègne

Skip the Versailles crush and wander through Napoleon III's imperial apartments with their original Empire furniture intact. The Galerie de Bal dazzles, but it's the stuffed bear that'll haunt you. Free on first Sundays.

Napoleon III residence
original Empire furniture
700-hectare park
English-style gardens

Tips

🏰"we practically had the entire château to ourselves"
🐻"the stuffed bear was unforgettable, if bittersweet"
🚗don't miss the antique car collection in the basement

Château de Compiègne

Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 60200 Compiègne, France