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 wished to demonstrate his power through architecture. He reconstructed a small, partially ruined fort from the 12th century, creating the Chateau de Pierrefonds. This ticket allows you to explore one of the best-preserved monuments in the Oise department. It includes a leaflet in English and other languages for a self-paced visit to enjoy the grand rooms.

The interior features a variety of paintings, jewels, and vintage furniture reflecting different historical periods, from the Middle Ages through Napoleon Bonaparte, who also visited the castle. Napoleon III commissioned architect Viollet-le-Duc for its restoration to achieve its present state.

The Chateau has served as a filming location for series and films like The Story of Joan of Arc and The Man in the Iron Mask, the latter featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Opening hours

The Chateau de Pierrefonds is open:

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

It closes at 3:30 pm on December 24 and 31. Last entry is 1 hour before closing. Hours are subject to change.

Free admission

Admission is free for:

EU youth aged 18-25Children under 18, regardless of nationality

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