Château de Châtenay-en-France

To make a day of it

Château de Châtenay-en-France stands in Châtenay-en-France (Val-d'Oise), in the Île-de-France region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

North of Paris, roughly twenty kilometres away, sits the château de Châtenay-en-France, where the real draw is a 19-hectare park that has remained untouched since the nineteenth century, overshadowing the house itself. That neoclassical dwelling dates to 1880 and came from the hand of architect Dainville. Behind the grounds lie two celebrated names in landscape design: Louis-Sulpice Varé, also responsible for shaping the Bois de Boulogne, began the layout in 1835, and the work was finished in 1884 by the Bühler brothers, who designed Lyon's Parc de la Tête d'Or. Marked slopes and vistas stretching toward the forests of Chantilly and Halatte define the park's character.

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What to know

• A private car park with space for 150 vehicles is available on site.
• The park covers 19 hectares with noticeable changes in elevation, so walking shoes are advisable.
• The château and its outbuildings now operate as a conference centre, which affects visiting possibilities.
• No opening hours or admission fees are listed, so it is worth checking in advance.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

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Parking

Private parking with 150 spaces

Where this château is

Châtenay-en-France · Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France

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Address

Châtenay-en-France, Val-d'Oise

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Who designed the park at Châtenay-en-France?

Louis-Sulpice Varé laid out the first design from 1835, and the Bühler brothers completed the park in 1884.

Can the château be visited?

The building and its outbuildings now function as a conference centre, which limits free visiting.

Where is the château de Châtenay-en-France located?

It is located in the Val-d'Oise department, about 25 km north of Paris.

Is parking available on site?

Yes, a private car park with 150 spaces is available.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2968970
• Official website

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