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Description
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.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Gothic;  Armaments collection;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Historic site;  Christian sites
Address
Château de Pierrefonds
Rue Viollet-le-Duc
F-60350 Pierrefonds
France
Hours
March 1 to April 30
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May 1 to August 31
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Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to August 31
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed12:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:30
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed12:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:30
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:30
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)
Cost
Adult6.50 Euros
Group of 20 or more5.10 Euros
Concession or reduced rate4.10 Euros
Child 18 & underFREE
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