Castle, with medieval origins & a parapet walk, redesigned in the 19th-century by Viollet-le-Duc.
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Rating breakdown
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5 ★69%
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4 ★24%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Château de Pierrefonds?
- Château de Pierrefonds is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 13,109 reviews.
- Where is Château de Pierrefonds located?
- Rue Viollet le Duc, 60350 Pierrefonds, France
- How can I contact Château de Pierrefonds?
- Phone: +33 3 44 42 72 72 · Website: chateau-pierrefonds.fr
Top of my lists after visit this castle. Very impressive castle for me in France. Amazing inside and outside. Do not miss!!
It was quiet as we went at the end of season but the area is nice. I like the overall feel of the place as it was relaxed and easy going but there's not a lot there. I still liked the time I spent there as it was very laid back.
We had a lovely time here, but they have started repairing parts of the 🏰 so did not spend all day ,but still had a good time.
Beautiful place to visit. Lovely day out for the family and good value for money with a great gift shop. Some items were expensive. We didn't pre book our tickets, just paid upon arrival.
Lovely castle, nice place to spend a couple hours looking round. It currently has scaffolding and renovations on one side just to note (Aug 23)
Loved this beautiful castle. I personally know it from the BBC show Merlin so I did not care much for the exhibited pieces but more about the exterior...
They are still working on the outside of the castle so part of it is in scaffolding. (Said on a sign that they will be working on it up until dec '23)
They are still working on the outside of the castle so part of it is in scaffolding. (Said on a sign that they will be working on it up until dec '23)
Incredible place to visit. You won't be disappointed with the castle. Tickets can be booked prior to visiting but also you can get them in the castle. The village by the castle is absolutely stunning and very nice full of little lovely bakeries and coffee shops. There is a lake surrounded by few restaurants (freshly cooked mussels and cheese board to enjoy with glas of wine) with fantastic views. You can also rent a pedalo to go around the lake and enjoy the view of the castle. Great day out!
Not sure where you will find another medieval castle that looks just like those in your childhood fairytale books. Built in 12th Century onwards, owned by the Valois, and left in ruins from 17-18 century, it was bought by Napoleon and gradually restored. Some restoration detail might not be as historically accurate, but I am taking it all in. The Leopold I emperor of Belgium was married here it seems. The interior is left empty, but the tour is self guided, well labeled, and many areas are opened to the public. I think a casual day trip here with the family bringing picnic food is the way to go.
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