Château de Compiègne / Marc Poirier

What to visit and how ?

The historic apartments

plan Appartements Royaux

Apartments of the Emperor and Empress

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE DAILY LIFE OF THE SOVEREIGNS !

The richly furnished imperial apartments reflect the splendour of the First and Second Empire.

> For more information on the Apartments of the Emperor and the Apartments of the Empress

HOW TO VISIT ?

Self-guided tour

Opening days and times

Audioguides (included in the ticket price)

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

 

The Apartments of the King of Rome and the prince’s chamber

DISCOVER THE FORMER APARTMENTS OF MARIE-ANTOINETTE !

These areas demonstrate the quality of the decor and furnishings of the XVIII century and the First Empire.

> For more information on the Apartments of the King of Rome and the Prince’s Double Apartment

HOW TO VISIT ?

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

 

Guest Apartments

AT THE HEART OF COURT LIFE UNDER NAPOLEON III

True witnesses to the Second Empire, the intimate atmosphere of the Guest Apartments evokes the daily life and leisure activities of Napoleon III’s prestigious guests.

HOW TO VISIT ?

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

Due to the small area and for the convenience of the tour, groups are limited to 15 persons.

 

Louis-Philippe Theatre

IN SEARCH OF A LITTLE-KNOWN GEM

The first theatre at Compiègne built on the site of the real tennis court, it has remained intact since the Second Empire

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HOW TO VISIT ?

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

Due to the small area and for the convenience of the tour, groups are limited to 15 persons.

 

The Museum of the Second Empire

    Plan Musée du Second Empire 

AT THE HEART OF THE "FÊTE IMPÉRIALE"

A unique collection showing popular taste during the Second Empire and the private life of the imperial family.

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HOW TO VISIT ?

Self-guided tour

Opening days and times

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

The Museum of the Empress

     Plan Musée impératrice

AT THE HEART OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY

The Museum of the Empress reveals the private life of the sovereigns. This collection, started by Doctor Ferrand, brings together moving examples of the everyday life of a family with an extraordinary destiny, from the birth of the Empire to exile in England after 1870.

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HOW TO VISIT ?

Opening days and times

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

 

The National Car Museum

          Plan Musée national de la Voiture

FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE TO THE BEGINNINGS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE ADVENTURE

An exceptional collection which follows the steps of the tourists of yesteryear: sledges, cycles, automobiles and travel accessories

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HOW TO VISIT ?

Self-guided tour

Opening days and times

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)

The park

  plan du parc

A UNIQUE SITE ON THE EDGE OF COMPIEGNE FOREST

Measuring an unmisssable 20 hectares park, it is sometimes known as the “Jardin Remarquable” (Remarkable Garden). Take advantage of the walkways and woods for a relaxing break, not forgetting the Beaux-Monts walkway, which offers an impressive view over 4.5 km of land, right into the heart of the forest.

> For more information

HOW TO VISIT ?

Self-guided tour

Opening days and times

Guided tour

These visits are carried out by speakers from the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais (extra charge in addition to entry fee)