MUSEUM

Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Écouen

Château d'Écouen - 95440 Écouen

We owe the construction of the Château d'Écouen to the extremely wealthy Duc Anne de Montmorency, a friend of the Kings François I and Henri II. This fine example of French Renaissance architecture was inaugurated in 1555, after only 18 years of work! Located in the heart of a large forest, well-stocked with game, it has since 1977 housed the national museum of the Renaissance. The collections include an exceptional array of decorative arts, paintings and sculpture from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

Opening times and prices

More info on free tickets for young people and children:

Under 26s

More info on guided tours:

Visit with talk (1 hr 30): €6.50 + admission fee (reduced price: €5/person). Themed visit (1 hr): €4.50 + admission fee (reduced price: €3.50/person). More information at +33 (0) 1 34 38 38 50

More info on rates:

Free entry until further notice.

More info about group visits:

Group visits for academics and adults. Reservation is obligatory 1 month in advance: +33 (0) 1 34 38 38 52. Groups of 10 to 30 people. Rate €4.50.

More info on opening times:

Wednesday-Monday, 9.30am-12.45pm and 2pm-5.45pm. Park: daily, 8am-6pm.