The Top 8 Castles around Saint-Germain-En-Laye
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Saint-Germain-En-Laye. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Saint-Germain-En-Laye. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Maisons-Laffitte Castle
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Built between 1640 and 1650 for René de Longueil, the Château de Maisons is a modern château for the time in which classical and baroque aesthetics blend. This is the …
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Val castle
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Château du Val is a 17th-century French chateau in a classical style located in the commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, at the north end of the Grande Terrasse, in the Yvelines department …
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Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a royal palace in the commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the département of Yvelines, about 19 km west of Paris, France. Today, it houses the musée d'Archéologie nationale.
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
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Magnificent 12th century castle, former residence of the kings of France. The green park overlooks the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, as well as Paris and La Défense.
Access to the castle park is free.
Access to the castle park is free.
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
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Very beautiful castle recently renovated, with large green park overlooking the forest of Saint Germain en Laye and view of Paris and La Défense.
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
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Pretty terrace in the park with a view of Paris and La Défense
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
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Louis XIV was born in this castle
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Castle of the Bridge
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Located in Louveciennes in the Yvelines, the Château du Pont dates from the Middle Ages and has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1987. Built in the 14th century, …
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