Bois-Préau Park and Castle, Rueil-Malmaison
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The Whole of Rueil-Malmaison in One Day
6 attractions · 7h 1min · transit route
Tickets ~€13
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About Bois-Préau Park and Castle
Bois-Préau is a 17-hectare English landscape garden and château in Rueil-Malmaison, an annex of the National Museum of Malmaison. The estate dates to 1696, with the current château rebuilt around 1855 after the original was demolished. Empress Joséphine purchased the property in 1810 to house her library of 7,500 volumes and part of her natural history collection.
Bois-Préau Park and Castle — Planning Your Visit
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Park Entry
Castle Exhibition Entry
RecommendedAccess to the château museum and temporary exhibitions. Open daily except Tuesday, 13:00-17:30. Free on the first Sunday of each month.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
From €13 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The château visible today is not the building Joséphine knew. The original structure was demolished after her death in 1814 and the estate changed hands several times before being completely rebuilt around 1855 in a different architectural style.
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