Domaine de Sceaux
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Estate of Sceaux - by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra (CC BY 2.0)
Description
The Domaine de Sceaux comprises 2 Châteaux and a landscaped park (181ha). The larger Château de Sceaux was built in the 17th century for Colbert, Louis XIV's minister of finance and the park was designed by Le Nôtre. The Petit Château houses the Domaine départemental de Sceaux museum which contains a collection of over 700 paintings and drawings focused on the region, including from the School of Paris.
Access & Transport
The easiest way to get there from Paris is by RER B until either of the following stops: Sceaux, Bourg la Reine or Parc de Sceaux. By car, from Paris exit from Porte d'Orleans and take the D920 or from the periphery exit the A86 towards Sceaux (exit 27). There is free parking onsite
Instructions & Recommendations
The park is open year-round, but timing change every month based on sunrise and sunset times. The museum is generally open in the afternoons and the Orangerie only on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. For full up to date information, refer to: https://domaine-de-sceaux.hauts-de-seine.fr/preparez-votre-visite
Environmental & Social
The Domaine is managed by the department (Hauts de Seine) and follows strict environmental policies looking to ensure the sustainability of the estate and surrounding ecosystems. Socially, this attraction helps preserve the regional architectural and natural heritages. It also provides high quality green spaces for the local residents
Conclusion
The Domaine de Sceaux in the perfect half day outing from Paris for those looking for a walk in a picturesque environment (no forest here though). In our opinion, it has just the right size, i.e. one can look around and enjoy the uninterrupted perspectives, but it is fairly easy to cover the whole area in just over 2h, which makes it appropriate for families as well.
Key positive
Beautiful domain with no entrance fees
Very easy and quick to get to by public transport from Paris
Key negative
None
Suitability
Both the park and the château are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (there is a dedicated access to the museum and lift to floors)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:3h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY07:30 - 20:00
TUESDAY07:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY07:30 - 20:00
THURSDAY07:30 - 20:00
FRIDAY07:30 - 20:00
SATURDAY07:30 - 20:00
SUNDAY07:30 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY08:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY08:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY08:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY08:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY08:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY08:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY08:00 - 17:00