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Rambouillet
Half a day for the château and forest, or a full day if you add the sheep farm and train museum. Not a base — a stop from Paris or Versailles.
Rambouillet is a small town 45 km southwest of Paris, best known for its château (former presidential summer residence) and the vast Forest of Rambouillet. The town itself is quiet; the main draw is the château grounds and the forest walks. Most visitors come from Paris or Versailles for a half-day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded forest, hot)
- Airports
- CDG · ORY
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rambouillet17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rambouillet, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyRambouillet is a safe town.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle (About 1.5 h by RER B + TER or taxi).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (draught / bottle)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Museum or sight ticketChâteau de Rambouillet entry€10 (≈ US$12) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle (About 1.5 h by RER B + TER or taxi) · ORY Paris-Orly (About 1 h by RER B + TER or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rambouillet: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable. Buses (Transdev Rambouillet) serve the bergerie and forest edges; a car is useful for the forest. Bicycle rental available at the station (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
TER from Rambouillet to Versailles-Chantiers, about 20 min, then a 15-min walk or bus to the palace
Combine with a morning in Rambouillet.
Chartres
goDoor to door: About 45 min
TER from Rambouillet to Chartres, about 30 min
See the cathedral and old town.
Door to door: About 30 min
TER from Rambouillet to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, about 15 min
Modern town with shopping and a lake.
Maisons-Laffitte
goDoor to door: About 40 min
TER from Rambouillet to Maisons-Laffitte, about 25 min
Château and horse-racing track.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (near the château)
Walking distance to the château, church and Rambolitrain.
Near Rambouillet station
Convenient for trains; a 10–15 min walk to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| TER Paris–Rambouillet round trip2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Château de Rambouillet entry2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Rambolitrain entry2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €38 |
| Trip total≈ €207 per person per day, bed included | €414≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Baguette sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (draught / bottle) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) / €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| TER Rambouillet–Paris (one way) | €10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (check) |
| Château de Rambouillet entry | €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
| Rambolitrain entry | €8 (≈ US$10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Château de Rambouillet is closed on Tuesdays (check).
- Forest paths can be muddy after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
- The Rambolitrain museum has limited opening hours — check the website before going.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Paris; most other countries have embassies or consulates in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rambouillet station → town centre: walk 10–15 min
- TER Rambouillet → Paris Montparnasse: about €10–12 (≈ US$12–14), 30–45 min (check)
- TER Rambouillet → Versailles-Chantiers: about €5–7 (≈ US$6–9), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Excusez-moi — Excuse me (ex-kyoo-zay mwah)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the station? (oo ay la gar)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rambouillet. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded forest, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Château de Rambouillet, Bergerie Nationale, Rambolitrain, Forest of Rambouillet.
- Eat pages with last orders and price bands.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Rambouillet station.
Sources
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