Come and discover Pierrefonds castle near Compiègne, which was dismantled in the 17th century before being restored by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. It is an extraordinary reworking of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Follow the parapet-walk and admire the perfectly decorated imperial apartments.

The castle has often been used as a location for filming including les Visiteurs, and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. The castle also serves as Camelot for the BBC series Merlin.

Open
May to September : every day 9.30 am to 6 pm
September to April : every day except Monday, 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5.30 pm

Getting there

From Paris: motorway A 1, exit n° 9, then secondary road D 200 towards Compiègne and D 973
From Lille: motorway A 1, exit n° 11, then secondary road D 935 to Compiègne and D 973
From Reims: main road N 31 toawrds Compiègne and secondary road D335
From Rouen: main road N 31 to Compiègne and secondary road D 973

More info on www.pierrefonds-tourisme.net