(Last Update: 23.01.2025) The castles around Paris are endless to write about, but I think we are about to complete the most important ones. Now you know that there are many beautiful castles both inside and outside the city, and you know many of them. In this article, we will tell you Approximately 15 kilometers from the center of Paris It is a modest but very beautiful castle located in Château Malmaison – Malmaison CastleI want to introduce .

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Malmaison Castle Napoleon, especially his first wife JosephineAn important castle that sheds light on the history of that period, to get to know it closely. Moreover, its location is a special travel destination that I recommend you to visit, with many places worth seeing in the immediate vicinity.

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to Malmaison Castle To reach by public transport There are a few options but I recommend you from Paris, especially Charles de Gaulle Etoile, Auber, Châtelet Les Halles or Gare de Lyon From stations like RER-Aof Saint-Germain-en-Laye I recommend you take the trains going to . Sometimes trains Le Vésinet – Le Pecq He goes to the station; You can also take these trains. What matters is the station you will get off at. Rueil-Malmaisonappears on the digital screen, so you must make sure that your train will stop at this station before boarding.

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When you get off the station, you can take a look at the green bus stops next door. Number 144 to the public bus You can ride. In fact, if you have time, it is possible to walk, but - although it is a great walking track - no matter how you look at it, it may take half an hour to forty minutes, and for some it may be tiring or a waste of time.

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Instead, in the center of Rueil Ville, Eglise de Rueil I suggest you get off the bus at the bus stop and start walking on the street just to the right of the bus stop. If you wish, without any deviation flat Proceeding, you can turn left at the end of the road and reach the castle entrance, or if you wish, you can visit the park on the left a little ahead. Bois Preau Park – Parc de Bois-Préau You can make your trip perfect by passing through it. Actually from the garden again 27 numbered to the public bus get on Castle of It is possible to reach the castle by getting off at the bus stop, but I have never taken it.

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If you enter the park, always follow the path on the far left, and when you reach the other end of the park, turn to the right, pass through the park, and reach the main entrance of Malmaison Castle, because if you try to walk to the very end of the path, you will see a door and this door is locked! Therefore, you have to go back and go through the parking lot, I am one of those who made this mistake, at least you do not make the same mistake :) If you come to Malmaison Castle by car, you will reach here by following the GPS settings; Then you can easily leave your car in the parking lot.

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Malmaison Castle is free for foreigners under 18 and EU citizens or residence permit holders under 26. For periodic exhibitions, prices may change and additional fees may be charged. First Sunday of every month ise Malmaison Castle – Château Malmaison is for everyone free. For current prices and other details, I recommend you to look at the official website of the castle at the end of the article.

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Malmaison Castle Open every day of the week except Tuesday. Also due to public holiday 1 May ve Closed on December 25 holidays is happening. It would be better if you act accordingly when creating your travel plans. Visiting hours It varies depending on the month and season. I didn't want to write here and confuse you; It is best to check the official website at the end of the article according to the date you will go and then make your schedule accordingly.

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The ticket office is just to the right of the main entrance door. Of course, before you come, you can download online from the link at the end of the article. online ticket It is also possible to get it. After buying your ticket and entering the garden, I recommend you walk directly towards the castle. If one restoration work If you come across one, please keep in mind that some sections may be closed depending on the date you visit.

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When you enter through the main door, you are asked to show your ticket, then you are free. The ideal way to visit the castle First start from the left side, move from the dining hall to the library, then go upstairs and Napoleon's living room and bedroom after seeing Josephine's living room and bedroom Continue towards the section you are in. Yes, the king and queen have separate bedrooms. This is the case in all castles. As you see ""great people" a proper one family life and they didn't have a private life...

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Then, it would be nice to go downstairs from the other wing of Malmaison Castle and see the music room and billiard room, but as I said, if you come across a restoration work in the castle, the tour itinerary can be updated according to the plan of that period. The best "sense of la visite (sans dola visit)” signs, that is, to follow the suggested visit route.

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history of the castle It dates back to the 14th or even the 13th century. Why this place is called Malmaison is a separate research topic. Because in French Malmaison (malmeson) means “evil house, house of evil” and this is a bit strange. Also, since the word "mal" is also used in the sense of "disease", it is also said to mean "the place where patients are treated", which sounds nicer :)

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Malmaison Castle, which has changed hands and transformed many times throughout history, 1799'in Napoleon's ex-wife Josephine It became famous after being purchased by. This becomes one of the administrative centers of the empire and Josephine lived here alone until her death in 1814, after her divorce from Napoleon.

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As I said, this Malmaison Castle is important in terms of seeing the works of the Napoleonic period together. In fact, so much so that after a while you get sick of seeing the paintings of Napoleon and Josephine :) Still, after wandering around this beautiful castle, you can't get enough of wandering around its garden. The garden is incredibly enjoyable, especially in spring and autumn. The mansions around the garden, which are apparently extremely expensive, continue to exist as private property and offer visitors a bath.

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It is best to go around the back of the building, walk to the end and take a full tour of the garden. Then you can go back and wander around the rose garden on the right, the small building near the main entrance, the photo of which you see above. to the pavilion You can take a look and reach the main entrance door. But don't rush out the door thinking your trip is over, because we still have a thing or two to see:

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When you go to the other side of the gate, that is, to the other side of the garden, there is a separate building (Pavillon Osiris) you will see that there is more; I suggest you come and go here as well. There is another building on its left, and this is the section where the horse carriages are located. It is possible to see examples of the horse carriages once used by Napoleon in this building. Then, if you wish, you can wander around the garden on the right side of the castle. Especially 15 Days in Paris If you are going to spend some time there, it would be beneficial to include Malmaison Castle in your travel list…

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The best thing to do after completing the castle tour is to visit the castle again. Bois Préau ParkYou may want to return to and explore the park more thoroughly. After that Rueil-Malmaison You can also take a tour of the old center of the town. There are many beautiful, dreamlike houses in and around this region. If you have a car, here Le Vésinet – Le Pecq I suggest you switch to the side. Though RERIt is also possible to go with . there Grand Lac des IbisYou should not skip . Also if you still have time Saint-Germain-en-Layein Saint Germain Castle – National Archaeological Museumof Saint Germain's Laye ParkIt might also be nice to see .

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

 

 

Web address: musees-nationaux-malmaison.fr/chateau-malmaison

Address: Avenue du Château de la Malmaison, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison

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  1. I visited this place. When you read your article, you went back to those days. I love Napoleon very much. His love affair with Josephine is also very impressive. You should definitely go there, you explained it very well.

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