Château de Dampierre
Castle Baroque château in Île-de-France
Dampierre‑en‑Yvelines hosts a 17th‑century château with formal gardens; visitors come for period interiors, occasional concerts and easy day trips from Versailles.
How to Get to Château de Dampierre #
Dampierre is approximately 60-70 km southwest of central Paris. Drive via the A10 and then departmental roads; local trains to nearby towns combined with a short taxi ride are alternatives. Road signage directs visitors from the nearest main roads.
Tips for Visiting Château de Dampierre #
- The gardens and parklands can be more interesting than the interior; allow time to wander outside the formal circuits.
- If visiting from Paris, try the train to Rambouillet then a regional bus or taxi-the roads around Dampierre can be narrow and slow.
- Check for concerts-smaller châteaux occasionally host chamber music in summer.
Best Time to Visit Château de Dampierre #
Best in spring or autumn for gardens and to avoid weekend crowds.
Weather & Climate near Château de Dampierre #
Château de Dampierre's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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