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 expand his display of power by reconstructing a small, partially ruined fortress into the elegant Chateau de Pierrefonds. By booking this ticket, visitors can explore one of the best-preserved monuments in the Oise region of Hauts-de-France. The ticket includes a leaflet in English and other languages, allowing for a self-paced visit to appreciate the castle's grandeur.

Inside, guests will encounter various paintings, jewels, and vintage furniture from different historical periods, notably from the Middle Ages to the time of Napoleon Bonaparte, who visited the castle frequently. Napoleon III commissioned architect Viollet-le-Duc for its restoration.

Visitors may recognize some rooms from television series and films, including The Story of Joan of Arc and The Man in the Iron Mask featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Opening hours

The Chateau de Pierrefonds operates on the following schedule:

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

On December 24 and 31, the castle closes at 3:30 pm. Last entry is 1 hour before closing time. These hours may change.

Free admission

Admission to the Chateau de Pierrefonds is free for:

Youth from the European Union aged 18 to 25.Children under 18, regardless of nationality.

To receive free admission, individuals must present a relevant document at the site’s ticket office. Additionally, everyone enjoys free admission on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, and on the third weekend of September.