Château de Rambouillet

Discover the estate used by the elite to relax and escape the strict etiquette of official residences

Visit the Château de Rambouillet with Go City®

• Venture to Château de Rambouillet, summer residence of royals, precedents and dignitaries.

This attraction requires a Paris Museum Pass

You'll receive a free Paris Museum Pass when you purchase an All-Inclusive Pass from Go City. This added extra gives you free entry to dozens of top museums and monuments. You'll need to make sure you download it ahead of your trip to Château de Rambouillet.

About this experience

Built back in 1368, this once medieval fort has transformed over the centuries,  most recently serving as a homestead for French presidents from 1896 to 2009.

Adjoining the castle are gardens that have been awarded the “Outstanding Garden” label, canals and islands to explore.

There are two notable monuments you’ll find here. The first being the Queen’s Dairy,  commissioned by King Louis XVI for Marie-Antoinette. It’s built in a classical Greek style and includes an artificial cave with a marble statue of the nymph Amalthea with the goat that nurtured Jupiter. You'll find mythological themes throughout.

The second is the Shell Cottage whose rustic exterior belies its ornate and sophisticated interior. It is adorned with Doric pilasters, mother-of-pearl domes, and walls encrusted with thousands of seashells that give the cottage its name. Please note: the Shell Cottage is closed due to Covid-19. Please check the website for additional information.

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes Château de Rambouillet tickets, plus admission to dozens of top Paris attractions for one money-saving price.

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Getting in

Show your Paris Museum Pass at the entrance.

Information about your Paris Museum Pass

Buy an All-Inclusive Pass with Go City, and you will also receive a free Paris Museum Pass to use at the same time! This added extra gives you free entry to dozens of top museums and monuments.

Once you've purchased your All-Inclusive Pass on the Go City website, we'll send you all the details you need to download your additional Paris Museum Pass. Be sure to do this ahead of your trip as you'll need it to enter Château de Rambouillet.

For the full list of attractions on the digital Paris Museum Pass, please visit our information page. 

For more information, visit the Château de Rambouillet's website.