Château Pierre Seal Admission Ticket


2 May ‑ 4 Sep: 09:30‑18:00
5 Sep ‑ 30 Apr: 10:00‑17:30
Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Closed on: 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec
By car: From Paris, take the A1 motorway, exit 9, then take the D200 road towards Compiègne, followed by the D973 road
By bike: Located on the Compiègne cycle path, passing by the Old Mill or Saint‑Jean‑aux‑Bois, about 15 km
Children aged 0‑17: free of charge, must be accompanied by a paying adult
Aged 18 and above: charged at adult rate
EU citizens and job seekers with a valid ID: free entry
French residents aged 18‑25 with a valid ID: free entry
Disabled persons and their carers with a valid ID: free entry
Disabled persons and one accompanying person with a Mobility and Inclusion Card or equivalent proof: free entry
Cards and parking permits marked "Priority" do not entitle holders to free entry
Only luggage not exceeding 55 cm × 35 cm × 20 cm is allowed
Pushchairs are prohibited inside the castle; they are allowed in the park. Please park the pushchair in the main courtyard before entering the castle
Walking stick seats are available at the entrance, and lockers are provided at the monument reception
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the site, both inside and outside the monument
Audio guides available in English, German, French and Dutch
Brochures available in Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, German, French, Italian and Dutch
Only service animals with a valid ID are allowed; other pets are not permitted
Use of flash is prohibited inside the venue
This activity is wheelchair accessible. For details on accessible facilities for persons with disabilities, please refer to the official website
The voucher is valid only for the specified date and time
Present the mobile e‑ticket for direct entry via the ticket holder lane
Château de Pierrefonds; Rue Viollet‑le‑Duc, 60350 Pierrefonds, France

Step into the Château de Pierrefonds, where history and imagination blend perfectly together. This majestic castle was once the royal residence of Napoleon III, meticulously restored to revive its medieval style, bringing you fantastical visions of knights, invaders, and royal intrigues. Explore the grand halls, stroll across the creaking drawbridge, and let the towering spires take you back to an era of chivalry and adventure. The Château de Pierrefonds is not just a historical monument, but a gateway to a bygone era, offering visitors a unique glimpse of the past through its stunning architecture and story‑filled walls.






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The small art exhibit in the east wing of the main château building was such a ...
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