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Château de Pierrefonds: Fast Track Ticket

Explore the fantastical medieval castle imagined into reality by Napoleon III

Open today: 10:00 - 17:30

  1. Last admission: 1 hour before closing

Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Fast-track entrance to the Château de Pierrefonds
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Audio guide (available onsite for an extra cost in French, English, German, and Dutch)

Knights on white horses, swashbuckling invaders and a creaking drawbridge, you can imagine it all in action here at Château de Pierrefonds. But this ex-imperial residence for Napoleon III was actually redesigned in the style of the Middle Ages, just for him!

Wander the creation of Napoleon III's imagination, just outside of Paris. Of course, he had a little help from his architect, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in bringing this medieval fantasy to his French country home.

See the intricately painted and sculpted decors, which look like they're straight from an enchanted forest. Think half-pelican, half-frog creatures. And angels.

Imagine its defensive system and drawbridge in action as you stroll along the stone walkways, and witness two reconstructions of medieval siege engines.

There are even tombs in the basement!

  • On the day of your visit, please use the ticket holders' line and show your Tiqets' smartphone ticket at the entrance.

The Castle's park closes at 17:15.
Thursday
10:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 17:30
Monday
10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:30
Château de Pierrefonds
Rue Viollet le Duc, 60350, Pierrefonds
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.

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