In the Yvelines (78), Haut-de-Seine (92), Val-de-Marne (95), Seine-et-Marne (77) .
Want to get away from Paris and go for the day in Ile-de-France ? Discover 10 castles to do with your family less than 100 km from Paris. Most of these castles are free for children under 18 years old. If the weather is nice, think picnic ! All these castles have magnificent parks and gardens with picnic areas.
The greediest : the Chantilly estate
Our darling : the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte
Nearest to Paris : the castle of Vincennes
The most furnished : the castle of Champs-sur-Marne
The most majestic : the Palace of Versailles
The most childish : the castle of Breteuil (Perrault's tales)
The most imperial : the castle of Malmaison
Castles to visit south of Paris
The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte">
The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte
- One of our favorites
- Opening of the domain postponed due to government health measures
- Costumed visits, fun activities
- In Maincy (77950)
- Free for children 6 and under
The castle of Fontainebleau">
The castle of Fontainebleau
- A splendour of Renaissance style
- Open every day except Tuesday
- In Fontainebleau (in the 77)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
➛ See also all ideas for family outings and activities in Seine-et-Marne
Castles to visit in the west of Paris
The castle of Malmaison and Bois-Préau">
The castle of Malmaison and Bois-Préau
- Empress Josephine's castle
- Open every day except Tuesday
- In Rueil-Malmaison (in 92)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
The castle of Breteuil">
The castle of Breteuil
- The castle of Charles Perrault's tales
- Open every day of the year, including public holidays.
- In Choisel (in the Yvelines - 78)
- Free for children under 5
The visit of the Palace of Versailles">
The visit of the Palace of Versailles
- The immoderation of the castle, the splendour of the park
- Closed on Mondays + 1 January and 25 December
- In Versailles (78)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
And also, the castle of Rambouillet...
- In Rambouillet (78120) 55km south-west of Paris
- Open every day of the year except Tuesdays, and closed the following holidays January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
- WE love : The splendor of the castle and its ceremonial apartments as well as its sumptuous gardens
- Top with children: ride bicycles, electric carts, rowing boats, etc.
➛ See also all ideas for family outings and activities in Yvelines (78) and Hauts-de-Seine (92)
Castles to visit east of Paris
The castle of Champs-sur-Marne">
The castle of Champs-sur-Marne
- A jewel of classical architecture in the Paris Region
- Closed on Tuesday, January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
- A Champs sur Marne (77)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
The castle of Vincennes">
The castle of Vincennes
- Very nice with children
- Open every day except January 1, May 1 and December 25.
- In Vincennes (94)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
➛ See also all ideas for family outings and activities in Val-de-Marne (94)
Castles to visit north of Paris
Pierrefonds Castle">
Pierrefonds Castle
- A medieval castle built by Viollet-le-Duc
- Open every day except January 1, May 1 and December 25.
- In the Oise (60)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
The Domaine de Chantilly">
The Domaine de Chantilly
- Chantilly, the castle, the gardens, the horse museum...
- Open every day, including holidays
- In Chantilly (60500)
- Free for children under 7 years old
The Impressionist Museum of Auvers-sur-Oise">
The Impressionist Museum of Auvers-sur-Oise
- A museum without paintings devoted to Impressionism
- Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays)
- Ideal from 8 years old
- Free for children under 7 years old
