Can you visit the Château de Marchais?

No, it remains a private property of the princely family of Monaco and is not open to the public.

Who built the Château de Marchais?

The château dates from the sixteenth century and originally belonged to the House of Guise.

Since when has it belonged to the Monaco family?

The estate passed to the Grimaldi family in 1854.

What historical event took place there?

Prince Albert I of Monaco married Mary Victoria Hamilton there in 1869, and Prince Charles III died there in 1889.

Château de Marchais

Marchais Castle

Marchais

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Château de Marchais stands in Marchais (Aisne), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Marchais stands in the Aisne department, close to Laon, and has belonged to the princely family of Monaco since the mid nineteenth century. Built in the sixteenth century, it once belonged to the House of Guise before passing to other owners, until the Grimaldis acquired it in 1854. Notable events include the wedding of Prince Albert I in 1869 and the death of Prince Charles III in 1889, alongside the extensive farmland surrounding the estate, larger than the principality itself.

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What to know

The château remains the property of the princely family of Monaco and is not open for regular public visits.
The estate includes two farms and covers an area far larger than the principality of Monaco itself.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	08:00-12:00 · 13:00-17:00
Tuesday	08:00-12:00 · 13:00-17:00
Wednesday	08:00-12:00 · 13:00-17:00
Thursday (today)	08:00-12:00 · 13:00-17:00
Friday	08:00-12:00 · 13:00-17:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Marchais · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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Address

10 Gr Grande Rue, 02350 Marchais

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Château phone number

+33 3 23 22 21 21

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Marchais?: No, it remains a private property of the princely family of Monaco and is not open to the public.
Who built the Château de Marchais?: The château dates from the sixteenth century and originally belonged to the House of Guise.
Since when has it belonged to the Monaco family?: The estate passed to the Grimaldi family in 1854.
What historical event took place there?: Prince Albert I of Monaco married Mary Victoria Hamilton there in 1869, and Prince Charles III died there in 1889.

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