The Beautiful Rambouillet Castle has been the scene of some high-level political negotiations during France's history. Discover it for yourself when you buy this ticket.
Ticket Details
Magnificent chandeliers, elegant rooms, luxurious furniture. The notable personas who have inhabited the royal residence of Rambouillet over the course of history spared no expense as far as decoration is concerned. Completed in the 18th century, it's now one of the most beautiful monuments in the Île-de-France region.
Property of Louis XVI since 1783, the castle of Rambouillet has accommodated various French personalities such as Napoleon I, Charles de Gaulle, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. This ticket will let you explore the magnificent halls and rooms of this palace at your own pace.
During your visit to the castle of Rambouillet, you'll also learn about the history of the many international summits that the monument has hosted. These include the first G7 meeting in 1975 and the Kosovo peace negotiations in 1999.
The ticket also gives you access to the annexed buildings of the castle: the dairy of Marie Antoinette and the House of Shells. The first was a gift from King Louis XVI to his wife, who was very fond of dairy products. The second is a small guest house decorated with small shells of mollusks.
Your ticket also includes access to the gardens of the castle of Rambouillet. The huge site features a vast array of flowerbeds and parks arranged around a large ornamental pond, upon which six artificial islands were built.
Opening Times
The Château de Rambouillet is open daily except Tuesdays. Hours vary depending on the time of year and the area of the site:
March 30 to September 30
- Castle: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 11:30 am and 5:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 10 am to 12:45 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 5:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm to 6 pm (final admission at 5:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am to 8 pm.
October 1 to March 29
- Castle: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm).
- Laiterie de la Reine (Queen's Dairy): 2 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 4:30 pm).
- Chaumière aux Coquillages (Shell Cottage): 2 pm to 5 pm (final admission at 4:45 pm).
- Park: 8:30 am to 6 pm.
When booking, please indicate which of the following time slots you'd like to visit the monument:
- 10 am to 12 pm.
- 12 pm to 1 pm.
- 2 pm to 4 pm.
- 4 pm to 5 pm.
After booking, we'll get in touch within a maximum of 72 hours to confirm your specific visit time within your chosen slot.
The admission fee includes self-guided access to the castle, the Queen's Dairy, and the Shell Cottage. Visits to the guest rooms are not included, but you can pay an additional 2EUR per ticket directly at the castle.
Free Admission
Admission to the Rambouillet Castle is free for the following individuals:
- Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
- Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.
In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.
Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, between November 1 and December 31, and the third weekend of September.