Chateau de Pierrefonds Ticket

Wander at your leisure through the majestic, palatial rooms with this ticket to the Chateau de Pierrefonds, a medieval treasure in the Hauts-de-France region!

Description

In the 14th century, King Charles VI of France sought to demonstrate his power by reconstructing a small, partially ruined fort from the 12th century into the elegant fortress known as the Chateau de Pierrefonds. This ticket allows you to explore one of the best-preserved monuments in the Oise region. It includes a leaflet in English and other languages, enabling you to visit at your own pace.

Within the Chateau, you will discover various paintings, jewels, and vintage furniture from different periods in French history, from the Middle Ages to the era of Napoleon Bonaparte. Notably, it was Napoleon III who commissioned architect Viollet-le-Duc to restore the castle to its current form.

Several halls have been featured in films and television series, including The Story of Joan of Arc and The Man in the Iron Mask, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio.

Opening hours

The Chateau de Pierrefonds operates during the following hours:

May 2 - September 4: 9:30 am - 6 pmSeptember 5 - April 30: 10 am - 5:30 pm

On December 24 and 31, the monument closes at 3:30 pm. Last entry is 1 hour before closing time. Hours are subject to change.

Free admission

Admission to the Chateau de Pierrefonds is free for:

Youth from the EU aged 18-25.Children under 18, regardless of nationality.

To obtain free admission, visit the ticket office with a certifying document. Admission is also free on the first Sunday of the month from January to March, November to December, and the third weekend of September.