Château de Compiègne

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Château de Compiègne stands in Compiègne (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

The château de Compiègne stands on the site of royal residences dating back to Merovingian times, though the building visitors see today was mainly constructed under Louis XV and continued under Louis XVI. Napoleon I and later Napoleon III made it one of their favoured residences, and it was here that the imperial court held its celebrated Series during the Second Empire. Inside, richly decorated apartments reflect these successive eras of power, while the surrounding park was laid out in the 18th century and reworked in the early 19th.

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What to know

• The château is a listed historic monument, part of the national estate established in 2022.
• Adult admission costs 10 euros.
• The château is open every day of the week.
• The former grand stables now house a national stud farm and are not part of the palace visit.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Compiègne · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Compiègne, Oise

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00114635

Period of construction

second half of the 18th century, 19th century

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Coming up at this château

• Sat, November 14 · 10:00 AM

  Studio impérial

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Frequently asked

Château de Compiègne: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €10. Child: free. Reduced: €8. Free for: under 26 and the first Sunday of the month for everyone.

Who built the current château de Compiègne?

The present building results from a reconstruction ordered under Louis XV, designed by Jacques-Ange Gabriel, and completed under Louis XVI.

Why is the château de Compiègne famous?

It was a favoured residence of Napoleon I and later of Napoleon III and Eugénie, who hosted their well-known imperial Series there.

Is the château de Compiègne open every day?

Yes, it is open seven days a week.

Can visitors tour the stables of the château de Compiègne?

The grand stables now house a national stud farm and are not part of the palace visit.

Sources

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

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• Wikidata Q516697
• Mérimée PA00114635
• Official website

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