Medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century, standing above the village of Pierrefonds on the edge of the Compiègne Forest. Visitors walk through lightly furnished rooms, painted ceilings, Empress Eugénie's apartment and a crypt of recumbent effigies.
Highlights
- Crypt of recumbent effigies
- Empress Eugénie's apartment
- Hall of Heroines
Good to know
- Entry nine euros, audio guide four euros extra
- Staff ask visitors to leave before closing
- Parking on surrounding streets, no site car park
