Departmental Domain of Chamarande
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Essonne department, just a short train ride from Paris, the Departmental Domain of Chamarande feels like stepping into a secret garden. The real magic happens inside the grand 17th-century château, where contemporary art exhibitions pop up against historic moldings and parquet floors, creating this wonderful dialogue between old and new. Outside, the sprawling 98-hectare park is practically an open-air gallery itself, with sculptures and installations dotted along the river and hidden in the woods. It’s a place that completely redefines what an art experience can be.
Collection Highlights
You'll find thought-provoking contemporary pieces installed right in the historic stables and orangerie, while large-scale land art works transform the landscape itself into a canvas you can walk through.
Visitor Information
The park is free to enter every day, which is fantastic for a spontaneous picnic or stroll. Check their website for the summer schedule—that's when they host open-air cinema, concerts, and performances that make the whole estate come alive.
Architecture & Building
A beautiful example of French Classical architecture from the Louis XIII era, featuring a central mansion with distinctive red brick and white stonework, topped with those iconic slate-roofed pavilions.
Contact & Location
Address: Rue du Commandant Maurice Arnoux, Chamarande, Étampes, Essonne, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 91730, France
Phone: +33 1 60 82 26 57
Website: Visit Website
