Parc et vestiges du Château royal

Relive the history of France in these places that have seen Gauls and Romans, kings and queens, saints and revolutionaries, World War 1 soldiers and famous artists!

Rebuilt in the 12th century by Louis VI the Fat, the château is the successor to a Merovingian and then Carolingian palace. A major event marked its history, as it became the birthplace of the Capetian dynasty.

Following the accidental death of the last Carolingian, Louis V, Hugues Capet was elected king in 987.

At the entrance, you'll see a Romanesque tower, probably the remains of a rectangular keep. The castle's main building backs onto the 3rd century Gallo-Roman wall. The ground floor housed the outbuildings, while the first floor was reserved for the king and his entourage.

Revamped several times under the reigns of Louis IX, Charles V and François I, the castle saw the passage of many kings before being sold as national property in 1793. Part of the buildings was then demolished and in 1956 the city bought the ruins. and landscape the park.

NEW: Audio tour available from the Tourist Office.

La Sauvegarde de Senlis invites you to take an exciting trip back in time! 

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

Let yourself be guided by an immersive audio story that reveals the stages in the construction of the castle, and set off to meet the first kings of France. Explore the site at your own pace, with clear explanations that are accessible to all, captivating anecdotes and an enriching context.

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

• Guided tour: no
• Free visit: yes

Tour languages

• French