'Sire, Marly': such were the words to be pronounced by those who wished to be part of the privileged few permitted by Louis XIV to join him at Marly-le-Roi.
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In the Spring of 1679, the Sun King created an architectural masterpiece and formal 17th-century gardens at Marly, which he wanted to become both a pleasure palace and a retreat from the Court.
Located in a small, steep-sided valley, the royal residence is visible only once you have entered the estate. It is hidden, near the village of Marly, in the forest. The architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who was engaged for the work, created an estate composed of several pavilions spread out along...
Located in a small, steep-sided valley, the royal residence is visible only once you have entered the estate. It is hidden, near the village of Marly, in the forest. The architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who was engaged for the work, created an estate composed of several pavilions spread out along...
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Picnic area
Public WC
Car park
Pets welcome
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Free access.
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Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
From 1 November to 31 March: 8am–5.30pm
From 1 April to 31 October: 7.30am–7.30pm
Extended opening hours at weekends:
- from mid-May to the end of August: until 9.30pm
- from early to mid-September: until 8.30pm.
Switching on of the park's fountains:
- The Jet du Grand miroir is switched on every Sunday from April to September, from 4.35pm to 5pm.
- The Grand Jet is switched on on the third Sunday of the month, from April to September, from 4.30pm to 5pm.
From 1 April to 31 October: 7.30am–7.30pm
Extended opening hours at weekends:
- from mid-May to the end of August: until 9.30pm
- from early to mid-September: until 8.30pm.
Switching on of the park's fountains:
- The Jet du Grand miroir is switched on every Sunday from April to September, from 4.35pm to 5pm.
- The Grand Jet is switched on on the third Sunday of the month, from April to September, from 4.30pm to 5pm.
