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Château de la Madeleine, Chevreuse

Château de la Madeleine

Madeleine Castle

Chevreuse

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Château de la Madeleine stands in Chevreuse (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 14th century, 15th century, 19th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de la Madeleine overlooks the town of Chevreuse in the Yvelines department, with views across the valley it once guarded. Dating back to the 11th century, this former fortified castle remains well preserved, allowing visitors to trace its defensive architecture clearly. Owned by the Yvelines departmental council, it now houses the headquarters of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse regional nature park. A visit here combines medieval heritage with an introduction to the surrounding natural area.

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What to know

  • The castle is listed as a historic monument.
  • The site sits above the Chevreuse valley, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
  • The building houses the headquarters of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse regional nature park, which welcomes visitors there.
  • The fortified castle dates back to the 11th century and is well preserved.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 01/04 au 30/09 le mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi et les week-ends
10h-19h
du 01/10 au 31/03 le mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi et les week-ends
10h-18h

Annual closures : Monday; January 1st; December 25th

Prices

Adult
Free
Child
Free
Reduced
Free

Free for Free for everyone

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not allowed
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Where this château is

Chevreuse · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

Chem. Jean Racine, 78460 Chevreuse

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Château phone number

+33 1 30 83 69 56

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00087405
Period of construction
11th century, 14th century, 15th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Where is the Château de la Madeleine located?
It stands in Chevreuse, in the Yvelines department, Île-de-France.
Who owns the Château de la Madeleine?
It is owned by the Yvelines departmental council.
What can visitors see at the Château de la Madeleine?
Visitors find a well-preserved 11th-century fortified castle overlooking the Chevreuse valley, which also houses the headquarters of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse regional nature park.
Is the Château de la Madeleine a protected site?
Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Yvelines

From the same period — 11e siècle

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