Practical information
Would you like to discover the Château de Rambouillet, its grounds, the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux coquillages?
Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare for your visit.
Opening times
The Château, the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière are open every day except Tuesdays.
Closed on the first January, May and 25 December.
Château opening times
April to 30 September 10am- 12pm and 1.30pm - 6pm
October to 31 March 10am- 12pm and 1.30pm - 5pm
Opening times of the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux coquillages
From April to 30 September 1.30 pm- 6 pm
October to 31 March 1.30 pm - 5 pm
Park opening times
April to 30 September8.30am- 8pm
October to 31 March8.30am- 6pm
Free access to the park
Please note
Last admission to monuments and park 30 minutes before closing time.
Exceptional closure
Prices
Book your ticket now on the monument's website.
Please note Admission to the château is free on the first Sunday of every month from November to March, except the 1st Sunday of December.
For individuals | |
Château, Laiterie de la Reine and Chaumière aux coquillages ticket | |
Individual ticket | 11 € |
Laiterie de la Reine and Chaumière aux coquillages ticket | |
Individual ticket | 7 € |
Free | |
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Special rate (partnerships) | |
Château, Laiterie de la Reine and Chaumière aux coquillages tickets | |
| 9,50 € |
Laiterie de la Reine and Chaumière aux coquillages tickets | |
| 5,50 € |
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For groupsExcluding public holidays and school holidays (Zone C) | |
Group fare | 9,50 € |
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Conference tour with a guide from the Centre des monuments nationaux | 250 € |
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Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit cards
- Cheque
- Culture cheque
- Chèque-vacances (ANCV)
- Chèque Lire (in shop only)
Access and transport
Château de Rambouillet
78120 RambouilletBy car
From Paris west: A13, A12, N10 From Paris south: A6, A10, A11, N1050 minutes approxFree parking in the château grounds
By bike
The commune of Rambouillet is on the following cycle routes:
- La Véloscénie (from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel)
- Paris-Brest-Paris
By train
TER REMI semi-direct - departure from Montparnasse station, Rambouillet stop (35 minutes)Or Transilien N from Paris Montparnasse, Rambouillet stop (55 minutes)PASS NAVIGO zone 5Note: PASS NAVIGO unzoned (on monthly or annual passes) at weekends, bank holidays, short school holidays (zone C) and from 15 July to 15 August.
Services and visiting conditions
- Free, shaded car parks in the grounds, a 5-minute walk from the château.
- 1200 metres separate the château from the Laiterie de la Reine. Afterwards, allow a few minutes' walk through the English Garden to reach the Chaumière aux coquillages.
- Bookshop inside the château.
- Toilets in the château only
- The château is located in the heart of the town, within easy reach of numerous shops and restaurants.
- No lockers. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted. Rucksacks must be carried on the stomach for the duration of the visit.
- Pushchairs and backpacking carriers are not permitted indoors. Please note that there are no storage facilities. Please bring a baby carrier.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead in the park. Not permitted in the monuments, except for guide dogs.
- Photos authorised without flash in the monuments.
Disabled
- Outdoor flooring: stabilised paths in the grounds, cobblestones and gravel at the foot of the château and in the enclosure of the Queen's Dairy.
- No lift at the château (221 steps). A few steps are required to access the Laiterie de la Reine, the interpretation area and the Chaumière aux coquillages.
- Folding chairs available on request at the monument entrances.
- You can book a sensory tour with a guide for an adapted discovery of the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux coquillages.
More information on the dedicated area
Vigipirate plan
To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more
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