Château de Compiègne
Château de Compiègne, Royal château and art museum in Compiègne, France
The palace exhibits neoclassical architecture across its three floors, featuring grand staircases, ceremonial halls, and multiple wings extending from the central building.
King Louis XV commissioned architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel to construct this residence in 1751, which later became a favored retreat for both Napoleon I and Napoleon III.
The museum displays collections of Second Empire furniture, decorative arts, and historical artifacts distributed throughout the former royal and imperial apartments.
Visitors can access three distinct museums within the palace: the Imperial Apartments, the Museum of the Second Empire, and the National Car Museum.
The château maintains the exact arrangement of furniture and decorations from the Second Empire period, preserving the authentic living environment of Napoleon III's court.
Location: Compiègne
Inception: 1788
Architects: Ange-Jacques Gabriel
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Phone: +33344384702
Website: https://chateaudecompiegne.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.41917,2.83111
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
Town hall of Compiègne
394 m
Église Saint-Jacques de Compiègne
341 m
Abbaye Saint-Corneille
511 m
Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne
78 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Compiègne
273 m
Établissement élévateur des eaux
411 m
Surintendance des bâtiments du roi
273 m
Hôtel de Toulouse
389 m
Hôtel d'Artois
267 m
Hôtel des Rats
607 m
Hôtel d'Agincourt
267 m
Hôtel des Relations extérieures
534 m
Église Sainte-Thérèse de Compiègne
391 m
Statues colossales représentant saint Pierre et saint Paul
364 m
Statue of Jeanne d'Arc
444 m
Prison contiguë à l'hôtel de ville de Compiègne
361 m
La vieille Cassine
470 m
Grenier à sel
507 m
Maison 6 rue des Lombards, Compiègne
486 m
Compiègne, Oise, École Pierre-Sauvage
265 m
Église anglicane de Compiègne
584 m
Couvent des Cordeliers
219 m
Maison 26 rue de la 8e Division
391 m
Immeubles 12 rue des Cordeliers et 2 rue des Lombards, Compiègne
513 m
Hôtel, 21 rue du Président-Sorel
615 m
Quartier Bourcier
159 m
Mémorial du quai des Déportés, gare de Compiègne
606 m
Pont Louis XV
579 mReviews
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