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Domain of Dampierre-en-Yvelines

2 Grande Rue, Dampierre-en-Yvelines, Île-de-France

Description

The Domain of Dampierre-en-Yvelines consists of a castle, a parc, gardens and a museum of carriages. It is in the Chevreuse valley, in the Yvelines department, to the southwest of Paris. The château was built in the late 17th century in classical style with some significant restoration during the 19th century and stayed in the Albert de Luynes family until 2018. It is surrounded by a large parc designed by Le Nôtre and structured around an axial perspective that includes a Grand Canal and a grass amphitheatre. A floral parc was added to it behind the Island Pavilion in the 20th century. Finally, the museum exhibits carriages that belonged to the Luynes family and from the owner's private collection. The price indicated in this review is for the standard domain access but there is a list of private, more extensive tours, available.

Access & Transport

By car, from western / central Paris, take the N118 until Saclay followed by the D306/D906 until Chevreuse village where you should keep straight on the D58. We highly recommend having a map or GPS app! The closest RER train station is Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, at the end of the RER B line (B4), which can easily be reached in about 45' from downtown Paris. You can also take the RER D until Verrière and then hop on to the Baladobus (which used to leave from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse at the end of the line RERB (B4). Details here: https://www.parc-naturel-chevreuse.fr/se-deplacer-acces/baladobus-saison-2024

Instructions & Recommendations

A good full day itinerary would include a visit of the village of Chevreuse + Chateau de la Madeleine followed by a hike, then lunch at the Domaine de Dampierre (they have a restaurant as well) followed by the visit of the estate before heading on to the Vaux de Cernay Abbey.

Meta review

Unless you take a private tour the reviews are currently quite negative simply because the castle is under renovation and whilst the rest of the estate is open to visitors the entrance price is a little high. The recurring recommendation is to visit once the renovation is completed, date TBD.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data. The chateau would be using some electricity (heating and lighting) but the rest falls under the green activity category. Socially, this attraction helps preserve the region's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

A relatively unknown estate with great potential once renovation of the chateau will be completed - scheduled for 2025. Currently, only the parc / gardens and museum can be visited, which makes pricing a little expensive.

Key positive

Beautiful estate and not crowded

Key negative

The chateau is currently undergoing renovations

Need a car to get there

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but exploring the entire park would require the help of an accompanying adult or use of golf cart / carriage ride

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Exact start and closing season dates vary year on year.

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 23

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:30

Start of Season 2:Nov, 02

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€10
Adult
18 - 64
€10
Child
4 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 3
€0

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