Domaine National de Saint-cloud
Domaine National de Saint-cloud
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About Domaine National de Saint-cloud
Add to favoritesA Balcony Overlooking Paris Overlooking the Seine and offering one of the most beautiful panoramas of the capital, the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud is a site steeped in rare historical significance. Although its château, the summer residence of the sovereigns and the birthplace of Napoleon I's coup d'état, was destroyed by fire in 1870, the imperial spirit remains intact in its gardens. A listed Historic Monument, this 460-hectare park designed by Le Nôtre is considered one of the most beautiful French formal gardens in Europe, blending grand vistas, secluded groves, and spectacular water features. Strolling through the estate is to discover the art of living at the royal and imperial courts. From the Grande Cascade, a masterpiece of 17th-century hydraulic architecture, to the Trocadéro Gardens, every path invites contemplation. The site is a veritable open-air museum where the statuary and the layout of the terraces recall that Saint-Cloud was, for centuries, the scene of the most sumptuous parties in the history of France, from Marie Antoinette to Napoleon III.
Tip for an even more exceptional visit.
Don't miss the "Water Games": from April to October, on certain Sunday afternoons, the fountains and waterfalls of the estate are reactivated, just as they were in the time of Louis XIV. It's a free and enchanting spectacle. For a breathtaking view without the crowds, head up to the Balustrade Roundabout at sunset; the view of the Eiffel Tower and Greater Paris is simply magnificent.
2 Key Dates
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castle
1667
Construction of the Château de Saint-Cloud by Jean Girard based on plans by the architect Antoine Le Pautre
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castle
13/10/1870
The destruction of the Château de Saint-Cloud by fire
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