Champs-sur-Marne castle, a family visit

A jewel of classical architecture in Île-de-France (in 77)

The castle of Champ-sur-Marne is located east of ParisThe house is located in Seine-et-Marne (77), about 25km from the center of Paris (as an indication, count about 35mn to get there by car from Les Halles if the traffic is fluid). It is a charming castle in the heart of a very pleasant park of 85 hectares.

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Free for children under 18 years old (and under 26 years old EU citizens)

The castle and the park

It is a furnished castle Its 900 pieces of collections and its furniture stamped by the great names in cabinet making make it one of the most magnificently furnished castles in Ile-de-France.
It presents sumptuous rocaille decorations, as well as decorations of chinoiseries painted in the middle of the XVIIIth century by Christophe Huet
No excess here: it is a small castle that can be visited quickly enough and that will be very well suited to children
of the audioguides are available in English, French, Spanish and Russian for 3 €
85 hectares of gardens inspired by the gardens of Le Nôtre.

The gardens have been awarded the "Remarkable gardens"
The access to the park of Champs-sur-Marne is free
The castle organizes regularly costumed exhibitions
Picnics are not allowed in the park and our animal friends are not welcome

The booklet for children

Free "discovery course" booklet for children from 7 to 12 years old.
You can download it before your visit

A little history

Built from 1703 to 1708 at the request of the financier of Louis XIV, the castle of Champs-sur-Marne is characteristic of the 18th century pleasure houses built in the countryside.
The Champs sur Marne castle has welcomed illustrious tenants The Princess de Conti, the Marquise de Pompadour, men of letters such as Diderot, Voltaire, Chateaubriand and Proust. Beginning in 1959, General de Gaulle made the Château de Champs a residence for heads of state on an official visit to France. The interiors are fully restored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to the castle of Champs-sur-Marne ?

- By public transport: RER A, get off at Noisiel le Luzard then bus 220 or bus 100 direction Bry-sur-Marne, stop mairie de Champs or 20′ walk from the RER station
- By car from Paris : take the A 4, exit n°10 Champs, follow the signs "château de Champs", 30 min drive.
- By car from the province or suburbs: take the A4, exit Noisiel and follow the signs to Champs sur Marne
Free parking

Which bus serves the Champs-sur-Marne castle?

Bus 220 or bus 100 towards Bry-sur-Marne. Get off at the "Mairie de Champs" stop

Is the Champs-sur-Marne castle free?

- It is free of charge (upon presentation of proof) for those under 18 years of age and for those under 26 years of age who are EU nationals
- It is free of charge (upon presentation of a receipt) for teachers, job seekers, disabled persons and their companions
- It is free of charge during the Heritage Days
- The 1st Sunday of the month (from February 1st to March 31st)

Is there a parking lot at the Champs-sur-Marne castle if I come by car ?

There is a parking lot in front of the castle. It is open from 9:45 am to 7 pm

Can we come with a dog to the castle of Champs-sur-Marne ?

No, our animal friends are not welcome, neither in the park, nor in the castle