Visit Palace of Malmaison for free with a Paris Pass!
The Palace of Malmaison
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Address:
1, avenue du Château, Rueil-Malmaison, 92 500
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Opening Times:
Open: 1 April–30 September 10.00–12.30 and 13.30–17.45 (Saturdays and Sundays: 10.00–12.30 and 13.30–6.45). 1 October–31 March: 10.00–12.30 and 13.30–17.15 (Saturdays and Sundays: until 17.45). Last entry 45 min prior to closing.
Closed: Tuesdays. Park 1 April–30 September 10.00–18.30 1 October–31 March: 10.00–18.00.
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Paris Pass Benefits:
Free Entry with the Paris Pass
Normal Entry Price: Adult: €6.00
The Châteaux de Malmaison, also known as the Palace of Malmaison, takes its name from the Normans who once invaded France.
Built in the 18th century the Palace of Malmaison had been owned by rich families for centuries, but during the French Revolution, they were forced to sell it to Joséphine Bonaparte, wife of Napoléon.
She purchased this exquisite home for the equivilant of about 45,000 euros, which was considered to be a small fortune at that time. When Napoloan returned from Egypt, he took ownership of the palace and decorated it with the new imperial style.
It was later purchased by the Queen of Spain and then eventually sold back to Napoléan III, who restored the home to its orginal splendour. In 1906, the castle was turned into a museum dedicated to the lives of Napoléon and Joséphine.
