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History & HeritagePalais du Roi de Rome
Rambouillet · Yvelines · Île-de-France
The Palace of the King of Rome is a historic building located in Rambouillet, in Yvelines. Built between 1809 and 1811 by architect Auguste Famin at the request of Napoleon I, this building follows the plans of the Government hotel built on the same site in 1783 for Louis XVI. Intended for the Emperor's son, the palace underwent transformations, notably the destruction of its central section between 1836 and 1841. The City of Rambouillet acquired the western section, the garden and its pavilion in 1989, opening these spaces to the public. The site bears witness to the political and architectural history of the early 19th century.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 14:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:30–18:00
- Friday
- 14:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–12:30, 14:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Pl. du Roi de Rome
Phone number
+33 1 75 03 44 50Official website
rambouillet.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Rambouillet.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Rambouillet.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Musée des Meules et Pavés d'Epernon
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Maison Louis Carré
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Galleries nearby: Art de l'icône (3.0 km), La Chapelle de Clairefontaine (7.3 km), Manoir des Arts (7.9 km).
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