Pierrefonds - Château de Pierrefonds 
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Northeast of Paris is the Château of Pierrefonds, with its picturesque battlements and massive round towers. Originally a fortified castle begun in 1390, it was slighted by Richelieu in the 17th C. but restored in its present form by Napoleon III employing architect Viollet-le-Duc in 1858-1867.
It is on the southern fringe of the Forest of Compiègne. 8km/5mi southwest is the former abbey church of Morienval.
The Emperor made further additions when he decided to make it his Imperial residence.
The new construction of the Salle des Preuses saw the arrival of the Emperor's antique collection of arms and armor.
It is on the southern fringe of the Forest of Compiègne. 8km/5mi southwest is the former abbey church of Morienval.
The Emperor made further additions when he decided to make it his Imperial residence.
The new construction of the Salle des Preuses saw the arrival of the Emperor's antique collection of arms and armor.
Address:
Château de Pierrefonds, Rue Viollet-le-Duc, F-60350 Pierrefonds, France
Hours:
March 1 to April 30: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
May 1 to August 31: 10am-6pm
September 1 to August 31: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
November 1 to February 28: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-5pm; Sun: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-5:30pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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The twin towers of Château de Pierrefonds in Pierrefonds.
Towers at the main gate of Pierrefonds Castle.
