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Up to an hour
Chateau de Rambouillet
Up to an hour
Welcome to Château de Rambouillet, the summer residence for the Presidents of France, located in the town of Rambouillet, 30 miles southwest of Paris
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What you'll do
The Château was originally a simple fortified manor dating back to 1368. Over time it was converted into a glorious Renaissance-style château. In 1783 the château became the property of the Crown, purchased for Louis XVI as a gift to the Queen, who detested it for its gothic character. In an attempt to change her opinion, the King secretly commissioned the construction of the famous Dairy (La Laiterie), where the buckets were made from porcelain, painted and grained to imitate wood.
Château de Rambouillet Highlights
Napoleon used Rambouillet as an occasional official residence. With the Restoration, Rambouillet passed once more to the Bourbons; on July 30, 1830, King Charles X of France signed his abdication here, bringing to an end the Bourbon dynasty.
In February 1896, Rambouillet received a visit from President Félix Faure, who decided to spend his summers there. Since then, Rambouillet has become the summer residence of Presidents of the Republic who entertain and give hunting parties for visiting dignitaries.
In November 1975, the first "G6" summit was held here for the leaders of the world's leading industrialized countries.
What's included
Wander freely around the grounds
Take a look around this spectacular château
Where you'll be
Domaine national de Rambouillet, Rambouillet, FRHow to get there
TER Direct from Gare de Montparnasse to Rambouillet - 15 minute walk
Standard opening hours
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