Château de la Petite Malmaison

Petite Malmaison Castle

Rueil-Malmaison

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Where: Rueil-Malmaison

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Open within 20 km

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Château de la Petite Malmaison stands in Rueil-Malmaison (Hauts-de-Seine), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Located in Rueil-Malmaison, the Petite Malmaison was originally the heated greenhouse of the imperial estate before becoming the residence where Empress Joséphine liked to walk and entertain guests. Built in the early 19th century, it combines a residential building with a former greenhouse, set within a park planted with rare trees. The reception rooms open to visitors today still evoke these gatherings, just a few hundred metres from the Château de Malmaison itself.

This place also features in The castles of Napoleon

What to know

The visit focuses on the reception rooms, not the whole estate, which also remains a private residence.
Public opening takes place mainly on Sundays, depending on the time of year.
Concerts and guided tours may be offered on certain dates alongside the visit of the salons.
A park of several hectares surrounds the listed historic building.
It is advisable to check with the château before travelling, as private events can sometimes prevent opening.