The Royal Château of Senlis

This remarkable architectural and heritage ensemble combines :

  • One of the Gallo-Roman enclosures the best preserved in northern Gaul
  • The oldest Capetian palatial residence preserved
  • The cradle of French history : place of election of Hugues Capet and residence of the kings of France until the Renaissance
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NEW : Experience the history of the Royal Castle like never before !

The Sauvegarde de Senlis takes you on an exciting journey through time! 

  • 2000 years of history
  • 6 ports of call
  • 25 minutes

Let yourself be guided by an immersive sound story which reveals the construction stages the castle and set off Meet the first kings of France. You are exploring the site at your own pace and benefit fromclear explanations accessible to allcaptivating anecdotes and an enriching context.

Come along to Senlis Castle for a lively and memorable historical experience!

How does it work?

A paper map is available at Tourist OfficePlace du Parvis Notre-Dame.

For each stage :

  • Scan the QR code with your smartphone: the sound track will start automatically.
  • Let us guide you in all simplicity.

    If you would like to visit outside opening hours from the Tourist Office, you can open the online map below and click to listen to the podcasts :