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The visit of this castle is concluded by a walk in the park, pleasant as soon as the roses bloom
Built in the 17th century, the Château de Malmaison was acquired in 1799 by Josephine who, at Napoleon's request, was looking for land near Paris. The architects Percier and Fontaine were entrusted with the development of the residence. From 1801 to 1802, the government of France was housed here, just as it was in the Tuileries in Paris. Under the Empire, Josephine embellished the castle and took particular care of the park. Repudiated in 1809, she settled permanently in Malmaison. Berthault was commissioned to redecorate part of the apartments. Sold in 1828, the castle became a museum in 1905. Here you can visit the first floor apartments, tastefully furnished and decorated in the style of the time. The council room, which looks like a tent of the General State in campaign, then the dazzling library recalling the work of Napoleon. On the second floor we discover the Emperor's apartment, furnished, and then the collections dedicated to Bonaparte and Josephine. Josephine's apartment remains intact, with its toilet and boudoir. The second floor presents the wardrobe of Josephine and that of her daughter Hortense. The visit ends with a walk in the park, which is pleasant when the roses bloom. For families, there are activities for children and an audioguide has been specially designed for them. There are storytelling tours for children aged 5 and up, family tours for children aged 7 and up, as well as game tours and workshop tours for children aged 6 to 12.
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Open all year round. Open every day except Tuesday. Free until 26 years old. Adult : 6,50 €. Park visit only : 1,5 €. Guided tour.
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Quelquefois de superbes expositions temporaires comme celle de fin 2016-2017 où l'on voit les exceptionnelles tenues de Joséphine (robes de cour, manteaux, chaussures mais aussi linge de nuit...)
La parc est très agréable, avec des arbres centenaires, dont un cèdre planté après la bataille de Marengo !
Bref : un très beau château à taille humaine malheureusement trop mal connu.
Petit bémol : le parking est peu pratique !
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Le château et les jardins sont très calmes et agréables.