Parc de Sceaux

chateau de sceaux
fountains in sceaux park

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Bag Policy

No specific restrictions noted

Entry

Free admission—the entire 180 ha park

Best Times to Visit

Spring mornings for serene walks or cherry blooms; afternoons for families and activities.

Comfortable Shoes

Expect leisurely strolls or jogging

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Bag Policy

No specific restrictions noted

Entry

Free admission—the entire 180 ha park

Best Times to Visit

Spring mornings for serene walks or cherry blooms; afternoons for families and activities.

Comfortable Shoes

Expect leisurely strolls or jogging

Virtual visit of Parc de Sceaux

Take a peek inside before your visit!

Work Schedule

The park is open daily, year-round, from sunrise to sunset; here are the approximate opening times by season:

Jan: 8:00 – 17:00

Feb: 8:00 – 18:00

Mar: 7:30 – 19:00 (then extends to 20:30)

Apr: 7:00 – 20:30

May–Jul: 7:00 – 21:00

Aug: 7:00 – 20:30

Sep: 7:30 – 20:00

Oct: 8:00 – 19:00

Nov–Dec: 8:00 – 17:00

Quick Tips

  • Best Photo Spots: The Grand Canal, reflection pools, cascading fountains, and the perfectly symmetrical French-style parterres.

  • Quietest Time: Weekday mornings—or during cherry blossom events when the park is full of life, yet tranquil

  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours to explore gardens, museum, and outdoor activities—ideal for a relaxed half-day outing
  • Museums

      • Temporary or permanent exhibitions at Château de Sceaux: €5 full / €4 reduced

      • Combined permanent + temporary: €6 full / €5 reduced

      • Guided tours: €7 full / €5 reduced

      • Pavillon de préfiguration (preview pavilion): €5 full / €4 reduced

On-site Amenities

Museums

Kiosks serving seasonal snacks & beverages

Flat, wheelchair-friendly pathways

toilets accessible to people with reduced mobility (except the Aurore pavilion).

Boat areas

Price

Full price

Park Entry: Always free

Reduced price

varied

Free admissions

Audio guide:

-

You’ll be redirected to our official ticketing partner

Virtual visit of Parc de Sceaux

Take a peek inside before your visit!

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Parc de Sceaux, designed in the 17th century by the legendary landscape architect André Le Nôtre, remains one of France’s finest examples of classical garden art. Its grand north-south and east-west perspectives, monumental hydraulic works like the Grand Canal (over one kilometer long), the Octogone, and the Petit Canal still dominate the landscape four centuries later. Historic structures—including the Pavillon de l’Aurore, the Orangerie, castle basins, moats, and the Petit Château—enrich the park’s character and reflect the elegance of the Grand Siècle.

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Parc de Sceaux, designed in the 17th century by the legendary landscape architect André Le Nôtre, remains one of France’s finest examples of classical garden art. Its grand north-south and east-west perspectives, monumental hydraulic works like the Grand Canal (over one kilometer long), the Octogone, and the Petit Canal still dominate the landscape four centuries later. Historic structures—including the Pavillon de l’Aurore, the Orangerie, castle basins, moats, and the Petit Château—enrich the park’s character and reflect the elegance of the Grand Siècle.

How to get there

Address

Domaine départemental de Sceaux, 8 Avenue Claude Perrault, 92330 Sceaux

Tel

06 64 40 56 66