Visit to the park and gardens
Breteuil, an estate in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley Spanning 75 hectares , the park of the Château de Breteuil offers a remarkable diversity of landscapes, combining history, nature and imagination. Gardens blending tradition and elegance The French-style gardens , designed by Henri and…
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Château de Breteuil, its gardens, its park and the tales of Perrault
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Breteuil, an estate in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley
Spanning 75 hectares , the park of the Château de Breteuil offers a remarkable diversity of landscapes, combining history, nature and imagination.
Gardens blending tradition and elegance
The French-style gardens , designed by Henri and Achille Duchêne , were inspired by the style of Le Nôtre , highlighting the symmetry and harmony typical of great classical gardens.
The Jardin des Princes , a true jewel of colours, combines perennial plants and fruit trees , creating an environment conducive to strolling and botanical discovery.
It also features a mosaic of expertly trimmed boxwood , as well as a magnificent view of the Orangery , which can be admired from the Princes' Garden.
A gourmet interlude
- Creperie kiosk : open on Sundays and public holidays from April 5th to November 1st.
- Tea room : open on Sundays from November 8th to March 28th .
Perrault's fairy tales come to life
Breteuil is also a place of magic and storytelling, where young and old can rediscover the famous tales of Charles Perrault . A storyteller comes to tell them at 4:30 pm on Sundays and public holidays , as well as every day during the school holidays in the Paris region .
A visit between nature and enchantment
Between elegant gardens, landscaped park and enchanting tales, the Château de Breteuil offers a unique experience , blending heritage, nature and culture, in an exceptional setting.
Prices and opening hours
The estate is open every day, all year round .
- Gardens : opening at 10am.
- Interior tours of the castle : from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Additional tour on Sundays, public holidays and during school holidays in the Paris region at 11:30 am.
- Groups : by appointment.
- Exhibitions and events organized throughout the year.
Prices :
- Gardens + stories : 13.50 euros per adult, 12.50 euros for young people and seniors, teachers and large families, free for children under 5.
- Castle + gardens + stories : 19.50 euros per adult, 17.50 euros for young people and seniors, teachers and large families, free for children under 5.
- Groups : 10.50 euros per person.
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<p>Built in 1600 and magnificently remodeled in the 18th century, the <strong>Château de Breteuil</strong> embodies all the charm of the French art of living. Located just <strong>35 km southwest of Paris</strong> , in the heart of the stunning <strong>Chevreuse Valley</strong> , this family château is nestled in a <strong>75-hectare listed park</strong> , blending formal French gardens, romantic groves, and storytelling trails for young and old alike.</p><p> Formerly the home of the Breteuil family, an illustrious lineage that has marked the history of France and Europe, the castle preserves exceptional <strong>period furniture</strong> and showcases characters from Perrault's tales through wax paintings signed by the Musée Grévin.</p><p> The estate is <strong>open every day of the year</strong> for <strong>sightseeing</strong> , <strong>meetings</strong> , <strong>and private or professional (non-residential) events</strong> , offering an exceptional setting for any occasion. Blending heritage, nature, and culture, Breteuil is a refined, historical, and fun getaway just a stone's throw from the capital.</p>
