Château de Malmaison in Rueil-Malmaison: Visit, Opening Hours, Prices and How to Get There from Paris

Updated on October 7, 2026

The Château de Malmaison, in Rueil-Malmaison (Hauts-de-Seine), was the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine. Now a national museum, it presents Empire-period furniture and decorative arts, set in a park where Josephine pursued her passion for plants. It is open every day except Tuesday and admission costs €8. To get there, take the RER A to Rueil-Malmaison, then bus 258. A good half-day trip west of Paris.

Highlights

The château

The house holds Empire-period collections. The second floor is currently closed to the public, with no reopening date announced.

The billiard room

This room is part of the visit route and illustrates the decor and furniture of the Empire taste.

The park and the roses

The estate keeps gardens that recall Josephine's interest in horticulture. Access to the park alone costs €1.50.

The Château de Bois-Préau

Next to Malmaison, it opens only during temporary exhibitions. The price ranges from €6.50 to €10 depending on the exhibition, and a combined ticket with Malmaison costs €12.

Practical info

Tips

Prices checked in October 2026: €8 full price, €6 reduced price. Admission is free for under-26s residing in the European Union and on the first Sunday of each month (Malmaison only). Buying online adds a €1.50 fee per ticket. Parking is free near the château. For more ideas around Paris, see our day trips from Paris.

How to get there

Address: avenue du Château de Malmaison, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison. Take the RER A to Rueil-Malmaison station, then bus 258. Free parking is available for cars and two-wheelers.