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Rueil-Malmaison (French pronunciation: [ʁɥɛj malmɛzɔ̃]) or simply Rueil is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Île-de-France region. It is located 12.6 kilometres (8 miles) from the centre of Paris. It is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris.
- Château de Malmaison
- Bois-Préau
- Château de La Petite Malmaison
- Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul
- Bois de Saint-Cucufa
- Mont-Valérien
- Musée D’Histoire Locale
- Musée Des Gardes Suisses
- Parc de Saint-Cloud
- Atelier Grognard
Joséphine acquired the Château de Malmaison in 1799 and over the next few years spent astronomical sums improving the house and enriching the grounds. Between 1800 and 1802 it was even a seat of the French government. Joséphine meanwhile lavished most of her attention on the gardens, planting 250 varieties of rose and setting up a menagerie with ze...
From the day Joséphine bought Château de Malmaison she had her eye on this neighbouring property. But the banker’s daughter who owned it refused to sell, and Joséphine wouldn’t get hold of it until the neighbour was found drowned in the pond in 1808. These 17 hectares are now a gorgeous public park in the English style with generous lawns and matur...
When the Château de Malmaison’s enormous grounds were divided up this sumptuous pavilion became a separate property and so is now a distinct attraction. It was built in 1805 by the Louis-Martin Berthault, who would go on to design Joséphine’s tomb. The Empress was deeply involved in the work because it went hand-in-hand with her passion for botany,...
This solemn Renaissance church is best known for housing the tombs of Joséphine and her daughter Hortense. Joséphine’s funeral was held here on 2 June 1814, and her tomb would be completed 11 years later in 1825. It was a joint effort between architect Louis-Martin Berthault and sculptor Pierre Cartelier, and is carved from Carrara marble. Hortense...
The bulk of the Malmaison grounds is a 200-hectare forest, which was finally bought by the state in 1871 to become a public park. There’s some Joséphine trivia here too because it was after a walk on a cold night beside the park’s pond that she contracted the pneumonia that caused her death. There’s now a two-kilometre interpretation trail informin...
In 1841 Paris invested in a ring of artillery fortifications to prepare for an attack from what is now Germany. This fortress atop Mont-Valérien, the main rise to the west of Paris, was involved during the Siege of Paris in 1870 and the fight to suppress the Paris Commune in 1871. But its darkest days came during the Second World War when more than...
The old town hall is the home for a museum that covers the history of the city, including some of the ways of life and personalities that might otherwise be forgotten. For instance, there are details about Rueil-Malmaison’s old winemaking industry, which was killed off by the phylloxera blight at the end of the 1800s. You can also get perspectives ...
The Swiss Guard was a corps of Swiss mercenaries founded by Louis XIII in 1616 and tasked with protecting the king. These soldiers were renowned for their loyalty, and during the Revolution almost 900 were massacred attempting to defend the Tuileries in 1792. This museum is in one of the three barracks built for the corps in the middle of the 18th ...
If Rueil-Malmaison is all about the empire, the neighbouring suburb of Saint-Cloud has a Royal flavour. You can see this legacy at the Parc de Saint-Cloud, which is a prestigious French “Jardin Notable” and praised as one of Europe’s loveliest gardens. On top of that there’s a view of Paris that will knock your socks off from the La Lanterne lookou...
This building is a curious 19th-century factory that once forged thousands of copper, zinc and tin plates for engraving. Those days are long gone, and the two large halls in the Atelier Grognard are now an evocative venue for temporary art exhibitions. You should find out what’s on when you come to Rueil-Malmaison because the art is high-quality: I...
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- The top attractions to visit in Rueil-Malmaison are: Château de Malmaison Parc de Bois-Préau Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Rueil-Malmaison Church Atel...
- The best outdoor activities in Rueil-Malmaison according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Parc de Bois-Préau Parc Des Impressionnistes Square de L'Âge...
- The most popular things to do in Rueil-Malmaison with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Rueil-Malmaison Churc...
Rueil-Malmaison, town, western residential and industrial suburb of Paris, Hauts-de-Seine département, Île-de-France région, north-central France. Originally called Rotoialum or Roialum, it was a resort of the Merovingian kings, a Frankish dynasty (6th–8th century).
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Sep 1, 2023 · This is a lovely little Château, more a large country house, really, situated about 12 kilometres (7 miles) from Paris. By train, catch Line A RER to Rueil-Malmaison and then take the 144 bus from the station to the centre of town - a large square with a church, Eglise de Sts.
Guided tours to discover the rich historical heritage of Rueil-Malmaison, including a visit to Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul church, Malmaison castle and its park, Petite Malmaison and the Local History museum.
