Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Royal castle in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
The castle stands on elevated ground with thick stone walls, Gothic chapel, and Renaissance facades overlooking the Seine River valley west of Paris.
Louis VI initiated construction in 1124 as a fortified hunting lodge, and Francis I transformed it into a Renaissance palace during the sixteenth century.
The National Museum of Archaeology occupies the castle since 1867, displaying important collections from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages.
The castle museum opens daily except Tuesdays from 10:00 to 17:15, with standard admission at 6 euros and reduced rates at 4.50 euros.
Louis XIV was born in this castle in 1638 and later provided it as residence to exiled English King James II from 1689 to 1701.
Inception: 1124
Architects: Pierre Chambiges
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: https://musee-archeologienationale.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.89806,2.09639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
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Église Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Musée Claude-Debussy
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Temple de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Église Saint-Wandrille du Pecq
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Conflans gallery grave
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Trou aux Anglais gallery grave
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Building of the Savings Bank of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Chaire à prêcher de la chapelle Saint-Louis
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Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
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Quartier de Gramont
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Sainte-Chapelle
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Hôpital Saint-Louis de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Hôtel de Soubise
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Hôtel de Villeroy
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Hôtel de La Feuillade
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Pavillon de Polignac
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Hôtel de Créquy
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Hôtel de Madame de Maintenon
226 m
Hôtel de Noailles
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Chapelle de l'hôpital Saint-Louis de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Manège royal de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Hôtel de Conti
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16 rue de Poissy
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Couvent des Dames de Saint-Thomas
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2 - 8 place du Marché-Neuf
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Grande écurie du Roi de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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The castle where Louis XIV was presented to the people! A very beautiful archaeological collection within the castle.
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