The departmentally-owned Chamarande estate is a place for strolls, recreation, exhibitions and exploration of the unique gardens in the Essonne. A multi-disciplinary programme of cultural events, including dance, music, storytelling and open-air cinema, means that the 98 hectares of grounds and the Louis XIII château are buzzing all year and offers a host of opportunities to see the estate in a new light. Guided tours for individual visitors: 1st May to 30th September, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 15.00 (château and grounds). Assemble in the courtyard. Guided tours: all year round by prior booking for groups.
Practical information
Centre artistique et culturel
38 rue du Commandant Arnoux
Grounds: unescorted access to the grounds, November to January 9.00 to 17.00. February, March and October 9.00 to 18.00. April and May 9.00 to 19.00. June to September 9.00 to 20.00. Château: March to October 12.00 to 19.00, exhibition of contemporary art in the galleries. Guided tours for individual visitors: 1st May to 30th September, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 15.00 (château and ground). Assemble in the courtyard. Guided tours all year round by prior booking for groups.