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The Château de la Malmaison

260 avenue Napoléon Bonaparte, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison

The Château de La Malmaison belonged to a banker before entering history by becoming the official residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. The castle later became the heart of the French government (along with the Tuileries) during the Consulate and Napoleon stayed there regularly.  After their divorce, the residence became the residence of Josephine until her death.

Many historical documents are displayed, including letters but also a diverse collection of porcelain, paintings, furniture as well as dresses and accessories that belonged to Josephine and her daughter Hortense.

The evocation of the castle would not be complete without mentioning its over six hectare property that perfectly reflects the Empress’ passion for botany, with English gardens and a magnificent rose garden.

The castle is conveniently close to Paris, at just 15 minutes from the Defense, in the municipality of Rueil Malmaison, an imperial city.

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FURTHER INFORMATION
  • Opening Hours :Open every day except Tuesday, Dec. 25th, Jan. 1st
    – From October 1st to March 31st : 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.15pm, until 5.45pm on week-ends
    – From April 1st to Sept. 30th : 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.45pm, until 6.15pm on week-ends
    Last entry 45 min before closing time
  • Admission Fees : 6,50€ / Reduced 5€ / Groups 5,50€ / Gardens 1,50€
    Temporary exhibition : +2€

 

http://musees-nationaux-malmaison.fr/chateau-malmaison/

ACCES
  • From La Défense (metro, RER, SNCF, bus): take bus 258 to the “Le Château” stop (25 minutes).

Cross the RN13 and turn back towards the crossroads. The château is 300m to the right.

  • By road : RN 13 (12 km from Paris)
  • Cars and motorcycles : free parking
  • Coaches : parking Avenue du Château de Malmaison

260 avenue Napoléon Bonaparte, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison