Castle of Sceaux, Neoclassical castle in Sceaux, France
The Castle of Sceaux features extensive formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, with symmetrical paths leading to decorative fountains and carefully trimmed hedges.
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Finance Minister under Louis XIV, acquired the estate in the 17th century and transformed it into a grand residence with extensive modifications.
The castle houses the Musée du Domaine Départemental de Sceaux, displaying collections of art and historical artifacts that showcase regional heritage.
Visitors can reach the castle via RER B train stations at Bourg-la-Reine, Sceaux, or Parc de Sceaux, with guided tours available throughout the week.
The Pavillon de l'Aurore contains a dome painted by Charles Le Brun, depicting Dawn bringing light to the world through allegorical figures.
Location: Sceaux
Inception: August 13, 1905
Architects: André Le Nôtre
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Parc de Sceaux
Website: https://domaine-de-sceaux.hauts-de-seine.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.77444,2.30000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
The Versailles region contains historical residences, themed museums and gardens. From the Napoleon III Apartments in the Louvre to Château de Malmaison, visitors will find collections about history, art and culture. The parks and gardens such as Parc de Sceaux feature paths and statues.
The suburbs of Paris contain green spaces and parks with lakes, forests, and historical gardens. The Montmorency Forest, the largest in the Île-de-France region, features hiking trails. The Park of Sceaux displays a chateau with landscaped gardens. The Saint-Cloud Domain offers views of Paris. The Bois de Vincennes contains four lakes for recreational activities.
Parc of Sceaux
515 m
Petit Château de Sceaux
356 m
François Hennebique's House
817 m
Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux
12 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Sceaux
402 m
Pavillon de l'Aurore
802 m
Église Saint-Stanislas
833 m
Château des Imbergères
734 m
Église Saint-François-d'Assise d'Antony
1.1 km
Maison Le Chalet Blanc
616 m
Departmental Park of Sceaux
326 m
Marché du Centre
417 m
Square de Bretagne
1.2 km
Park of Sceaux
860 m
Villa Trapenard
360 m
Villa Larrey
991 m
Town hall of Sceaux
990 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1914-1918 de Sceaux
977 m
Square François Couperin
1 km
Former town hall of Sceaux
443 m
Square Claude Debussy
1.2 km
Orangery of Sceaux
201 m
Maison Badin
714 m
Maison d'André Lurçat
613 m
Marché aux bestiaux de Sceaux
911 m
Clos Saint-Jacques
1.2 km
Square d'Alsace
1.1 km
Square Blanche le Chevallier
665 mReviews
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