Château de Malmaison
Description
The imperial home of a famous couple !
Built between 1800 and 1802 by architects Percier and Fontaine from an
old 17th century house, the Château de Malmaison, acquired in 1799 by
Josephine Bonaparte who was looking for a land around Paris, is a unique
example for its Consular style furniture. The Château de Malmaison was
occupied under the Consulate by the imperial couple.
From 1800 to 1802, with the Tuileries in Paris, it was thus the seat of the French government. It was the scene of many working meetings, official and private receptions, concerts, balls, lunches and field games.
Josephine had her famous rose-garden planted on the estate and she also had a Temple of Love built nearby. After her divorce in 1809, Josephine continued to live in this house, so steeped in her personality. On the first floor you can still see the room where she died on 29 May 1814.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/04/2024 to 30/09/2024
- From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025
- From 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025
- From 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
Additional information
Location complements
RER A / Rueil-Malmaison station or metro line 1 up to La Defense,
and then bus no. 258: ‘Le Château’ bus stop
Disabled access - only on the ground floor, Osiris lodge, car
lodge and park.
Contact
Phone : 01 41 29 05 57
Email : reservation.malmaison@culture.gouv.fr
Website : musees-nationaux-malmaison.fr/chateau-malmaison
Facebook : www.facebook.com/chateau.malmaison
Open period
From 01/04 to 30/09.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/10 to 31/03.
Closed on Tuesday.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Rueil-Malmaison - 25/03/2024
www.rueil-tourisme.com/fr
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Price(s)
From 01/10/2023 to 31/03/2024
Reduced price: 5 €
Adult: from 6.50 €
Group adults: 5.50 €.
From 01/04 to 30/09/2024
Reduced price: 5 €
Adult: from 6.50 €
Group adults: 5.50 €.
Free entry for children
Group rate available for > 11 people.
Before coming to the castle, time slot reservation recommended
Paris Museum Pass accepted.
