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.
Château de Dampierre at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 51 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 46 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 46 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 14° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 60 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 50 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
