The most beautiful castles to visit in Yvelines
If you are passing through Yvelines, you will know that the department is renowned for its history and exceptional heritage. It is home to some of the most beautiful castles in France.
From the splendor of the Château de Versailles to more intimate residences such as the Château de Breteuil, these architectural gems are a must-see during your stay.
Whether you are passionate about history, an architecture lover or simply curious, treat yourself to a fascinating dive into the heart of French heritage
A symbol of the splendor and grandeur of the reign of Louis XIV, the Château de Versailles is one of the must-see monuments.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a journey through time to all those who pass through its sumptuous salons, its famous Hall of Mirrors, its apartments once belonging to the king and queen and its magnificent French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre.
📍 Address: Place d'armes, 78 000 Versailles
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day except Monday, from 9am to 5:30pm (hours vary depending on the season)
💶 Prices: Admission from €21 (free for under-18s and EU residents under 26)
Also located in the heart of the Versailles estate, the Grand Trianon is a more intimate palace where Louis XIV liked to relax far from the splendor of the court. This pink marble building will charm you with its refined architecture and harmonious gardens.
A little further on, in the middle of the gardens stands the Petit Trianon, a palace that has become inseparable from Marie-Antoinette. Discover this small neoclassical-style palace transformed into a museum by Empress Eugénie.
📍 Address: Domaine de Versailles
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day except Monday, from 12:00 to 18:30
💶 Prices: Included in the castle ticket
Less well-known but just as fascinating, Château de Breteuil tells the story of the Breteuil family through the staging of its 50 wax figures.
In the heart of the Chevreuse Valley, the estate is as famous for its 75-hectare gardens as for its staging of Perrault's tales.
This estate should definitely please the whole family.
📍 Address: Choisel, 78 460
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day from 10:00 to 19:00
💶 Prices: From €13.50 for adults. Free for children under 5.
A masterpiece of 17th-century classical architecture, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte was designed by the renowned architect François Mansart.
This former holiday residence hosted Louis XIV on several occasions and offers an exceptional testimony to the refinement of this era.
Admire its sumptuous decor and its magnificent staircase.
📍 Address: 2 Avenue Carnot, 78 600 Maisons-Laffitte
🕒 Opening hours: Open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
💶 Prices: From €9. Free for children under 26.
A former royal residence and then summer residence of the Presidents of the Republic, the Château de Rambouillet combines elegance and tranquility.
From François I to Louis XV, including Napoleon and Charles de Gaulle, the château reveals nearly six centuries of history.
Its immense estate is home to the famous Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux Coquillages, witnesses to the refinement of the 18th century.
📍 Address: 78120 Rambouillet
🕒 Opening hours: Open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
💶 Rates: €11. Free for children under 18.
After visiting the château, head to the Best Western Amarys Hotel in Rambouillet for a relaxing moment with your partner or family.
All our rooms have a private bathroom, a Nespresso machine and a selection of Dammann Frères tea.
Treat yourself to a wellness break at the hotel Spa with its bio-design lagoon-shaped swimming pool, sauna, hammam and Scandinavian shower.
Finally, discover the menu of the restaurant La Table de Baptiste and its authentic and generous cuisine.
Don't wait any longer to book your stay!
From the splendor of the Château de Versailles to more intimate residences such as the Château de Breteuil, these architectural gems are a must-see during your stay.
Whether you are passionate about history, an architecture lover or simply curious, treat yourself to a fascinating dive into the heart of French heritage
The Château de Versailles
A symbol of the splendor and grandeur of the reign of Louis XIV, the Château de Versailles is one of the must-see monuments.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a journey through time to all those who pass through its sumptuous salons, its famous Hall of Mirrors, its apartments once belonging to the king and queen and its magnificent French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre.
Practical information
📍 Address: Place d'armes, 78 000 Versailles
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day except Monday, from 9am to 5:30pm (hours vary depending on the season)
💶 Prices: Admission from €21 (free for under-18s and EU residents under 26)
The Grand and Petit Trianon
Also located in the heart of the Versailles estate, the Grand Trianon is a more intimate palace where Louis XIV liked to relax far from the splendor of the court. This pink marble building will charm you with its refined architecture and harmonious gardens.
A little further on, in the middle of the gardens stands the Petit Trianon, a palace that has become inseparable from Marie-Antoinette. Discover this small neoclassical-style palace transformed into a museum by Empress Eugénie.
Practical information
📍 Address: Domaine de Versailles
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day except Monday, from 12:00 to 18:30
💶 Prices: Included in the castle ticket
Château de Breteuil
Less well-known but just as fascinating, Château de Breteuil tells the story of the Breteuil family through the staging of its 50 wax figures.
In the heart of the Chevreuse Valley, the estate is as famous for its 75-hectare gardens as for its staging of Perrault's tales.
This estate should definitely please the whole family.
Practical information
📍 Address: Choisel, 78 460
🕒 Opening hours: Open every day from 10:00 to 19:00
💶 Prices: From €13.50 for adults. Free for children under 5.
The Château de Maison-Laffitte
A masterpiece of 17th-century classical architecture, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte was designed by the renowned architect François Mansart.
This former holiday residence hosted Louis XIV on several occasions and offers an exceptional testimony to the refinement of this era.
Admire its sumptuous decor and its magnificent staircase.
Practical information
📍 Address: 2 Avenue Carnot, 78 600 Maisons-Laffitte
🕒 Opening hours: Open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
💶 Prices: From €9. Free for children under 26.
The Château de Rambouillet
A former royal residence and then summer residence of the Presidents of the Republic, the Château de Rambouillet combines elegance and tranquility.
From François I to Louis XV, including Napoleon and Charles de Gaulle, the château reveals nearly six centuries of history.
Its immense estate is home to the famous Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux Coquillages, witnesses to the refinement of the 18th century.
Practical information
📍 Address: 78120 Rambouillet
🕒 Opening hours: Open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
💶 Rates: €11. Free for children under 18.
Stay in a charming *** hotel in Rambouillet
After visiting the château, head to the Best Western Amarys Hotel in Rambouillet for a relaxing moment with your partner or family.
All our rooms have a private bathroom, a Nespresso machine and a selection of Dammann Frères tea.
Treat yourself to a wellness break at the hotel Spa with its bio-design lagoon-shaped swimming pool, sauna, hammam and Scandinavian shower.
Finally, discover the menu of the restaurant La Table de Baptiste and its authentic and generous cuisine.
Don't wait any longer to book your stay!
