Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux
The Domaine départemental de Sceaux is one of the most beautiful classical estates in the Ile-de-France region.
The castle, rebuilt in the 19th century, houses the Domaine museum: It presents a new permanent tour redesigned and oriented towards "French taste from Louis XIV to Napoleon III".
From room to room, you will discover the origins of the seigneury of Sceaux and the creation of the Colbert residence, the splendor of the court of the Duke and Duchess of Maine, the delightful stay of the Duke of Penthièvre, the decline of the Sceaux estate during the Revolution and its rebirth in the 19th century under the leadership of the Trévise. The museum's collections allow you to get to know the former owners of Sceaux and immerse yourself in the history of this historical and heritage site of prime importance.
The scenography, completely revised, highlights the quality of materials – in this case beautiful silks with varied patterns and shimmering colors – for an optimal evocation of the art of living in Île-de-France from Louis XIV to Napoleon III, extreme terms of the golden age of Sceaux. This setting will allow the presentation of numerous works in direct relation to these characters, works and objects. Young and adult visitors will have access to educational and fun digital mediation means to guide them in their visit.
The new permanent tour
A visit that is available in multiple locations
The recently renovated Château presents a new permanent tour. From room to room, you discover the different owners of the Estate over the centuries and the associated artistic movements. The museum's rich collections allow you to discover French taste from Louis XIV to Napoleon III. The Orangery of the Château de Sceaux, built at the end of the 18th century by Jules Hardouin Mansart and originally designed as an art gallery, preserves the sculptures of the gardens from the time of Colbert. The Pavillon de l'Aurore, an exceptional garden pavilion dating from the 17th century, is decorated with a dome painted by Charles Le Brun on the theme of the Aurora. A virtual reality headset allows you to explore all the facets of this work by the first painter of the Sun King. Colbert's stables, now renovated, offer several services: bookstore-boutique, multimedia space, temporary exhibition space and restaurant: Le Trevise.
The Petit château, built in 1661 and purchased by Colbert in 1682 to receive his guests, is now the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle until the end of 2025. It will host the Mission de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle for a few years.
A lively and welcoming place
Open all year round, the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux welcomes you with numerous leisure activities for young and old. Guided tours, workshops, courses and various thematic conferences. Extend your visit with a walk in the Parc de Sceaux designed by André Le Nôtre where the embroidery flowerbeds have been recreated. For families, playgrounds, a merry-go-round and a Guignol allow you to spend a fun day at the Domaine.
A lively and welcoming place
Open all year round, the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux welcomes you with numerous leisure activities for young and old. Guided tours, workshops, courses and various thematic conferences. Extend your visit with a walk in the Parc de Sceaux designed by André Le Nôtre where the embroidery flowerbeds have been recreated.
The estate offers many other places to discover:
The Orangery of the Château de Sceaux, built at the end of the 18th century by Jules Hardouin Mansart and originally designed as an art gallery, preserves the sculptures of the gardens from the time of Colbert.
The Pavillon de l'Aurore, an exceptional garden pavilion dating from the 17th century is decorated with a dome painted by Charles Le Brun on the theme of the Aurora. A virtual reality experience allows you to occasionally admire and uncover the secrets of this masterpiece.
The Colbert stables, now renovated, offer several services: shop/bookstore, multimedia space, temporary exhibition space and the restaurant Le Trevise.
Nearby fast food
Free parking
The castle, rebuilt in the 19th century, houses the Domaine museum: It presents a new permanent tour redesigned and oriented towards "French taste from Louis XIV to Napoleon III".
From room to room, you will discover the origins of the seigneury of Sceaux and the creation of the Colbert residence, the splendor of the court of the Duke and Duchess of Maine, the delightful stay of the Duke of Penthièvre, the decline of the Sceaux estate during the Revolution and its rebirth in the 19th century under the leadership of the Trévise. The museum's collections allow you to get to know the former owners of Sceaux and immerse yourself in the history of this historical and heritage site of prime importance.
The scenography, completely revised, highlights the quality of materials – in this case beautiful silks with varied patterns and shimmering colors – for an optimal evocation of the art of living in Île-de-France from Louis XIV to Napoleon III, extreme terms of the golden age of Sceaux. This setting will allow the presentation of numerous works in direct relation to these characters, works and objects. Young and adult visitors will have access to educational and fun digital mediation means to guide them in their visit.
The new permanent tour
A visit that is available in multiple locations
The recently renovated Château presents a new permanent tour. From room to room, you discover the different owners of the Estate over the centuries and the associated artistic movements. The museum's rich collections allow you to discover French taste from Louis XIV to Napoleon III. The Orangery of the Château de Sceaux, built at the end of the 18th century by Jules Hardouin Mansart and originally designed as an art gallery, preserves the sculptures of the gardens from the time of Colbert. The Pavillon de l'Aurore, an exceptional garden pavilion dating from the 17th century, is decorated with a dome painted by Charles Le Brun on the theme of the Aurora. A virtual reality headset allows you to explore all the facets of this work by the first painter of the Sun King. Colbert's stables, now renovated, offer several services: bookstore-boutique, multimedia space, temporary exhibition space and restaurant: Le Trevise.
The Petit château, built in 1661 and purchased by Colbert in 1682 to receive his guests, is now the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle until the end of 2025. It will host the Mission de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle for a few years.
A lively and welcoming place
Open all year round, the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux welcomes you with numerous leisure activities for young and old. Guided tours, workshops, courses and various thematic conferences. Extend your visit with a walk in the Parc de Sceaux designed by André Le Nôtre where the embroidery flowerbeds have been recreated. For families, playgrounds, a merry-go-round and a Guignol allow you to spend a fun day at the Domaine.
A lively and welcoming place
Open all year round, the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux welcomes you with numerous leisure activities for young and old. Guided tours, workshops, courses and various thematic conferences. Extend your visit with a walk in the Parc de Sceaux designed by André Le Nôtre where the embroidery flowerbeds have been recreated.
The estate offers many other places to discover:
The Orangery of the Château de Sceaux, built at the end of the 18th century by Jules Hardouin Mansart and originally designed as an art gallery, preserves the sculptures of the gardens from the time of Colbert.
The Pavillon de l'Aurore, an exceptional garden pavilion dating from the 17th century is decorated with a dome painted by Charles Le Brun on the theme of the Aurora. A virtual reality experience allows you to occasionally admire and uncover the secrets of this masterpiece.
The Colbert stables, now renovated, offer several services: shop/bookstore, multimedia space, temporary exhibition space and the restaurant Le Trevise.
Nearby fast food
Free parking
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