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Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens

Activity - Holidays & weekends in Rambouillet

Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens - Activity - Holidays & weekends in Rambouillet
Culture and education

Explore the Château de Rambouillet and its gardens, a former royal residence and now a presidential residence ! Following in the footsteps of France's leaders and explore the Château de Rambouillet, which is nestled in the heart of the Rambouillet forest. You can tour the castle on your own and learn about its history, starting from when it was built. The Château de Rambouillet has a rich historical past and numerous French leaders have stayed there :  Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon I and also presidents of the Republic including Charles de Gaulle. After the visit to the castle of Rambouillet, you'll go to the Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's dairy). You can also visit the Chaumière aux coquillages (shell house). Not to forget a walk through the formal gardens with their canals and water features. You can also hire a boat, peddle buggy, bike or electric buggy for an even more fun tour. Make the most of your stay and visit the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens !

Rates

Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens
11 €
Pricing formulas
Children (under 18 years old) FREE
/
Adults (26 years and over)
/
Young adults (18 - 25 years old) - FREE

Practical information

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Advantages

• The tour of the castle of Rambouillet where you can follow in the footsteps of numerous French dignitaries

• A stroll around the French gardens

• Discovering it period features

• Admission to the "Chaumière aux coquillages and the "Laiterie de la Reine"

In detail

• Availability : every day except Tuesdays and public holidays (except under exceptional circumstances)

• Times : from 10 am to 5pm/6pm* (given as an indication, please visit the site's website to double-check opening times)

• Duration : self-guided tour, no time limit

• Last entry : 30mins before closing times (midday and evening)

• You'll be asked to select a preffered date when making your reservation. Please note, however, that you can visit on a date of your choice (latest date for use : 31 December 2023)

• Your ticket gives you access to the Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy) 1 hour after the time indicated on your ticket, this slot will be reserved for you

• Prams and pushchairs aren't allowed in the castle

• Large bags and suitcases aren't allowed, there are no left luggage lockers

• Visitors with disabilities and their companions, visitors under 18 years old and residents of the European Union under 26 years old may enter free of charge on presentation of valid ID (other free entry visitors will be verified on-site) IMPORTANT : any visitor requesting free admission will have to go to the reception desk where staff will check their supporting documents

• Admission to the castle is free on the 1st Sunday of the month (from 1st February to 31st May)

• The Château de Rambouillet will be closed from 31st August to 9th September and from 8th - 10th November

• The exhibition "Rambouillet 1950" is surcharged at 2 €, to be payed on spot

• Please note that tickets issued can't be cancelled, exchanged or refunded

• From 1st October to 29th March, from 10 am to 12pm / 1.30pm to 5pm. From 30 March to 30 September : 10 am to 12pm / 1.30pm to 6pm

Establishment policy

BookingRequired
RatesDiscounted rates on a sliding scale
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Included in the price
• Admission to the Château de Rambouillet
• Access to the castle's French gardens
• Admission to the "Chaumière aux coquillages and the "Laiterie de la Reine"
Not included in the price
• Tips (optional)
• Any other extras
Cancellation conditions
Cette prestation est non annulable, non-modifiable, non-remboursable. - Cancellation insurance

Places of interest nearby

Castle of Rambouillet (30 m)
The Château de Rambouillet and its park (110 m)
Tourist Office of Rambouillet (150 m)
Castle Park of Rambouillet (160 m)
Museum Rambolitrain (490 m)
L'Usine à Chapeaux (680 m)
Train station of Rambouillet (1.1 km)
Theatre le Nickel (1.7 km)
Golf Course of Rambouillet (2.7 km)
Racecourse of Villeneuve (2.8 km)

Events nearby

Last nameDescriptionDateCity
Open de France
The oldest golf tournament in mainland EuropeJune / July 2024Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (20 km)
Rock en Seine
The last big rock event of the summerFrom 21 to 25 august 2024Saint-Cloud (36 km)
Le Grand Feu firework display in Saint Cloud
The biggest firework display in EuropeSeptember 2024Saint-Cloud (36 km)
Solidays
A music event against AIDSFrom 28 to 30 june 2024Paris (39 km)
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The glamorous yet athletic equestrian event of the autumnOctober 2024Paris (39 km)
Roland Garros
The international clay court tennis tournamentFrom 20 may to 9 june 2024Paris (39 km)

Restaurants nearby

Last nameStyleRateCity
Auberge du Louvetier
French cuisine46 € Rambouillet
La Toque Blanche
French cuisine78 € Les Mesnuls (12.5 km)
Le Bistro Gourmand
French cuisine52 € Jouars-Pontchartrain (18.5 km)
Fleur de sel
French cuisine35 € Dourdan (19 km)
Auberge de La Chapelle
French cuisine58 € Milon-la-Chapelle (19.3 km)
Pizzéria du Château
Italian22 € Dourdan (19.3 km)

Outings nearby

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (34 km)
The greenway with canoeing nature Anet
HikeEasy4:15Oulins (36 km)
Pond of Twenty in Oulins by canoe nature Anet
HikeEasy1:25Anet (36 km)
Through the time From Anet to Rouvres
HikeEasy4:00Anet (36 km)
Discovery of Anet, Saussay, Sorel Moussel and the forest of Dreux
HikeEasy6:20Anet (36 km)
Discovery of Anet, Ivry Battle, Ezy-sur-Eure and Saussay
HikeEasy3:15Anet (36 km)

Accommodation nearby

Last nameAccommodation typeRateCity
Mercure Rambouillet Relays Du Château
Hotel62 € to 209 € per nightRambouillet
Villa Rambouillet
Hotel39 € to 129 € per nightRambouillet
Best Western Amarys Hotel & Spa
Hotel89 € to 119 € per nightRambouillet
Ibis Budget Rambouillet
Hotel44 € to 63 € per nightRambouillet
ibis Rambouillet
Hotel52 € to 94 € per nightRambouillet
Abbaye Des Vaux De Cernay
HotelCernay-la-Ville (9.7 km)
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