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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
CompiègneOpens Friday at 10:00 AM










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