Is the château de Vaux-le-Pénil a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 23 November 1946.

When was the château de Vaux-le-Pénil built?

The château dates from the 18th century.

Where is the château de Vaux-le-Pénil located?

It is located in the town of Vaux-le-Pénil, in the Seine-et-Marne department.

Château de Vaux-le-Pénil

Vaux-le-Pénil

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Château de Vaux-le-Pénil stands in Vaux-le-Pénil (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Vaux-le-Pénil stands in the Seine-et-Marne department, in the town bearing the same name. Built in the 18th century, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1946. Its classical outline makes for a quiet stop when exploring this part of the Paris region.

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Practical information

Opening hours

jusqu'au 1er novembre: tous les jours
14 mars 2026: réouverture du domaine
du 14 novembre 2026 au 3 janvier 2027: Le Grand Noël (fermé les lundis et mardis hors vacances, ainsi que les 25/12 et 01/01)

Annual closures : 25/12; 01/01; Mondays and Tuesdays outside school holidays (during the Grand Noël period); exceptional closure on 4 September 2026

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On site

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Where this château is

Vaux-le-Pénil · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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77950 Maincy

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00087309
Period of construction: 18th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Vaux-le-Pénil a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 23 November 1946.
When was the château de Vaux-le-Pénil built?: The château dates from the 18th century.
Where is the château de Vaux-le-Pénil located?: It is located in the town of Vaux-le-Pénil, in the Seine-et-Marne department.