Practical info Accessibility Map. She bought it in without saying anything to her husband… and never stopped transforming it into a haven of peace. Decorated in the antique style by the famous architects of the time, Percier and Fontaine, the castle became between and the seat of the French government, a place where Napoleon liked to gather his ministers.
Great political decisions were taken within these walls… After crossing the first vestibule in the shape of a tent, you are plunged into the heart of the daily life of its most famous owners, from Josephine's bedroom , where she died in , to the music room where the harp of the Empress still sits, passing through the Marengo room and its weapons that belonged to Napoleon.
Malmaison Castle also holds an impressive collection of souvenirs from the Emperor's exile on St Helena Island from until his death in These memorabilia objects, rarely exhibited, are now part of the permanent collection.
The park of the castle is so impregnated with the presence of the Empress that one could almost hear the wrinkling of her dress in the alleys… Fascinated by botany, Josephine cultivated exotic plants alongside her important collection of roses.
The discovery of the rose garden and its some varieties of flowers represents a true olfactory journey and a nice ending to your imperial visit! Napoleon left a deep mark on the history of Paris and its region. Discover the man behind the legend. Find out for yourself! I love my roses The park of the castle is so impregnated with the presence of the Empress that one could almost hear the wrinkling of her dress in the alleys… Fascinated by botany, Josephine cultivated exotic plants alongside her important collection of roses.
