Is the royal castle of Senlis open to visitors?

The site is partially closed for safety reasons pending restoration work, but the park and some ruins remain accessible.

Why is the royal castle of Senlis historically significant?

It was at Senlis that Hugh Capet was elected king in 987, an event marking the beginning of the Capetian dynasty.

What remains of the medieval castle today?

Visitors can see a Romanesque tower at the entrance, the remains of a main building set against a 3rd century Gallo-Roman wall, and a park laid out over the ruins.

Château royal de Senlis

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Adult: Free
Child: Free

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Where: Senlis

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Château royal de Senlis et prieuré Saint-Maurice stands in Senlis (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The royal castle of Senlis, linked to the Saint-Maurice priory, preserves the remains of a medieval residence rebuilt in the 12th century by Louis VI the Fat, on the site of an earlier Merovingian and then Carolingian palace. The site is notable as the place where Hugh Capet was elected king in 987, marking the start of the Capetian dynasty. Visitors can see a Romanesque tower, the remnants of a main building set against a 3rd century Gallo-Roman wall, and a park laid out over the ruins after the town purchased them.

What to know

The monument is listed as a historic monument.
Part of the site is closed to the public for safety reasons pending restoration work.
Access to the site is free.
A 25-minute, 6-stop audio guide tour is available, to be collected at the tourist office.
The site underwent several alterations, notably under Louis IX, Charles V and Francis I, before being partly demolished after being sold as national property in 1793.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 01 avril au 30 septembre: 10h00-20h00
du 01 octobre au 31 mars: 10h00-18h00

Prices

Adult: Free
Child: Free

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Senlis · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Place du Parvis de la cathédrale Notre Dame, 60300 Senlis

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Château phone number

+33 3 44 26 15 50

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record IA60001573

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Château royal de Senlis: how much is admission?: Admission is free. Child: free.
Is the royal castle of Senlis open to visitors?: The site is partially closed for safety reasons pending restoration work, but the park and some ruins remain accessible.
Why is the royal castle of Senlis historically significant?: It was at Senlis that Hugh Capet was elected king in 987, an event marking the beginning of the Capetian dynasty.
What remains of the medieval castle today?: Visitors can see a Romanesque tower at the entrance, the remains of a main building set against a 3rd century Gallo-Roman wall, and a park laid out over the ruins.