The Château de Rambouillet
Discovering the Château de Rambouillet
Built between 1374 and 1474, the Château de Rambouillet invites you to travel through six centuries of history in the footsteps of the princes, kings and presidents who have stayed there.
The richly decorated corridors and rooms of the Château de Rambouillet are full of surprises and historical treasures. Don't miss
The dining room of the Presidents of the Republic
It was in this vast room with its white wood panelling that the first ever G6 summit was held in 1975.The prestigious guests included Valérie Giscard d'Estain (France), Takeo Miki (Japan) and Gérald Ford (USA). The table has been identically laid.
The English garden and the Chaumière aux Coquillages
Stroll through this superb garden designed at the end of the 18th century.It features a river, small bridges and a delightful thatched cottage decorated with a multitude of shells.
The Queen's Dairy
This ceremonial dairy (a small building where the women of the nobility came to enjoy dairy products) was given to Marie-Antoinette by King Louis XVI.It is a small pavilion similar to an ancient temple, with a monumental grotto inside.
The Emperor's flat
After 1? years of restoration work, the Emperor's flat is ready to welcome you back. This is where Napoleon lived during the 60 days he spent at the Château de Rambouillet.Until 21 April 2024, you can also discover the fascinating exhibition ‘Rambouillet 1950, in the intimacy of the presidents’.
Practical information:
- 📍 Address: Château de Rambouillet, 78120 Rambouillet
- ⏰ Opening times: 1 April to 30 September: 10am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 6pm. From 1 October to 31 March: 10am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 5pm.
- 💶 Price: €7.50. Access to the park is free.
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Our Best Western Amarys hotel is ideally located between Versailles and Chartres, five minutes from Rambouillet town centre.
We invite you to discover our 55 rooms, all comfortably equipped with iPod docking stations and Nespresso machines.
Our hotel in Rambouillet also has a restaurant, ‘La Table de Baptiste’, where you can enjoy seasonal cuisine prepared using local produce.
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