Is the château de Chamarande open to the public?

The park is freely open all year round, while the château's interior does not host visits in the traditional sense but houses art centre and archive activities.

Who built the château de Chamarande?

The current château was built in the second half of the 17th century for Pierre Mérault in the Louis XIII style, with later changes made under the Talaru family and the Duke of Persigny.

How much time should be planned for visiting the park?

The park covers 98 hectares, which requires considerable walking to explore fully.

Can the departmental archives be visited on site?

The estate houses the main depot of the Essonne departmental archives, though access conditions depend on that service rather than on château visits.

Is the château de Chamarande a listed historic monument?

Yes, the château, its moats, pavilions, outbuildings, orangery and several park features have been classified since 1981, following an initial listing in 1955.

Château de Chamarande

Chamarande Castle

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Château de Chamarande stands in Chamarande (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Chamarande stands in the Essonne department, less than an hour from Paris, within a 98-hectare park owned by the local council. Built in the second half of the 17th century in the Louis XIII style, the building passed through several families, from the Mirons to the Talarus and later the Duke of Persigny, each leaving their mark on the structures and grounds. The estate now houses a contemporary art centre and the departmental archives, and the grounds, with their moats, pavilions and orangery, are open to the public year round.

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What to know

The 98-hectare park can be visited freely all year round, unlike the château's interior which is not open to the public in the same way.
The site combines historical heritage with a contemporary art centre and the departmental archives depot of Essonne.
Visiting the park involves walking over an extensive area, worth planning for depending on the season.
The estate is accessible by train from Paris, with Chamarande station located close by.
The château, its moats, outbuildings, orangery and several features of the park are protected as historic monuments.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday (today)	09:00-18:00
Thursday	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-18:00
Sunday	09:00-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Chamarande · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Chamarande, Essonne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PJR91000427
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Chamarande open to the public?: The park is freely open all year round, while the château's interior does not host visits in the traditional sense but houses art centre and archive activities.
Who built the château de Chamarande?: The current château was built in the second half of the 17th century for Pierre Mérault in the Louis XIII style, with later changes made under the Talaru family and the Duke of Persigny.
How much time should be planned for visiting the park?: The park covers 98 hectares, which requires considerable walking to explore fully.
Can the departmental archives be visited on site?: The estate houses the main depot of the Essonne departmental archives, though access conditions depend on that service rather than on château visits.
Is the château de Chamarande a listed historic monument?: Yes, the château, its moats, pavilions, outbuildings, orangery and several park features have been classified since 1981, following an initial listing in 1955.