Can you visit the château des Lions in Le Port-Marly?

Since the building serves as the town hall, visitors can see the areas open to the public, including the so called Jacques II room, but this is not a standard tourist visit.

Why is it called the château des Lions?

The name comes from the two lion statues flanking the château's entrance gate.

What is the historical significance of this château?

It holds a 17th century painted decor by Michel Dorigny and once hosted the painter Camille Corot, who created several notable works there.

Is the château des Lions a listed monument?

Yes, its façades, roofs, the lion gate and the Jacques II room have been protected by decree since 27 April 1972.

Town hall of Le Port-Marly

Le Port-Marly

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Le Port-Marly

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Château des Lions stands in Le Port-Marly (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Now home to the town hall of Le Port-Marly, the château des Lions hides behind its administrative façade a rare painted ceiling from the 17th century, in what is known as the Jacques II room. Rebuilt in the early 19th century on the site of an older seigneurial house, it takes its name from the two lion statues flanking its entrance gate. The painter Camille Corot once stayed here and produced several works now held in major museums.

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What to know

The building houses the town hall of Le Port-Marly, which determines when it can be visited.
The so called Jacques II room, with its listed painted decor, can be seen as part of the town hall's open areas, notably the wedding hall.
The façades, roofs and the gate with its two lion statues have been protected as historic monuments since 1972.
Access is within the town centre, with no particular physical difficulty.

Where this château is

Le Port-Marly · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

13 Av. Simon Vouet, 78560 Le Port-Marly

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

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Château phone number

+33 1 39 58 80 58

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087574
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château des Lions in Le Port-Marly?: Since the building serves as the town hall, visitors can see the areas open to the public, including the so called Jacques II room, but this is not a standard tourist visit.
Why is it called the château des Lions?: The name comes from the two lion statues flanking the château's entrance gate.
What is the historical significance of this château?: It holds a 17th century painted decor by Michel Dorigny and once hosted the painter Camille Corot, who created several notable works there.
Is the château des Lions a listed monument?: Yes, its façades, roofs, the lion gate and the Jacques II room have been protected by decree since 27 April 1972.