Champs-sur-Marne Château and Gardens

About this experience

Champs-sur-Marne Château and Gardens is an attraction east of Paris, a grand early eighteenth-century estate originally built for Paul Poisson de Bourvallais, financier to Louis XIV. The château passed through the hands of several notable owners over the centuries, among them the Duchess of Berry, and became a gathering place for some of France's most significant literary and philosophical figures, including Voltaire and Marcel Proust. The interiors are decorated in the rococo and chinoiserie styles that defined aristocratic taste in the period, and the formal gardens extend the grandeur of the house into the landscape. Entry covers access to the château rooms and the surrounding gardens, allowing visitors to move through both at their own pace. A multilingual booklet, available in French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian, is included with admission and provides context for the architecture, decoration, and history of the estate. An audio guide in the same five languages is available separately for an additional fee of three euros. The château is wheelchair accessible, and the starting point is 31 Rue de Paris. For more Paris attractions, the city offers a wide range of historic estates and cultural sites within easy reach.

Highlights

• Tour a grand early 18th-century château east of Paris
• Interiors decorated in rococo and chinoiserie styles
• Formal gardens extend the grandeur of the estate
• Historic home linked to Voltaire and Marcel Proust
• Built for Louis XIV's financier Paul Poisson de Bourvallais
• Former residence of the Duchess of Berry

What is included

• Admission to the Château
• A booklet (in French, English, Spanish, German & Italian)
• Access to the gardens

Not included

• Audio guide in French, English, Spanish, Italian & German (available for an additional fee of €3)

Before you go

Arrival and getting started Make your way to the starting point at 31 Rue de Paris and arrive in good time before your entry slot. Your admission includes a printed booklet available in French, English, Spanish, German and Italian, which is handed out on arrival. If you would like a more guided experience, an audio guide is available in the same five languages for an additional fee of €3, payable on site. Getting around the venue The visit covers both the château interior and the surrounding gardens, and you are free to explore the grounds at your own pace. Wear comfortable shoes, as the gardens are extensive and the estate rewards a leisurely walk. The interior rooms are furnished throughout, so take care around displays and follow any guidance from staff about where visitors may and may not go. During your visit Keep mobile phones on silent inside the château and be mindful of other visitors in the rooms. Photography for personal use is generally welcomed in the gardens; follow any posted notices inside regarding flash or tripod restrictions. Food and drink are best enjoyed in the outdoor areas rather than inside the furnished rooms.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to the day of the experience.