Château de Madrid Castle
Former Renaissance palace in Parisian Bois de Boulogne
Former Renaissance royal residence once sited in the Bois de Boulogne; of interest to visitors researching royal history and to those exploring the Bois and western Parisian parklands.
Château de Madrid at a Glance#
Address: Bois de Boulogne area, Paris, Île-de-France, France
About Château de Madrid#
Château de Madrid was a Renaissance royal palace that once stood in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris, built in the 16th century. It is remembered through historical records rather than surviving fabric.
Constructed under royal patronage in the Renaissance period, the palace served as a royal residence and was richly decorated in its time before falling into disuse and eventual demolition. Maps and histories of Paris record its former footprint and role in the city’s royal building tradition.
The former site lay in the western outskirts of Paris within what is now the Bois de Boulogne and the surrounding Neuilly area. The general area is in the western suburbs of the Île-de-France region.
- Survival: No substantial remains survive today; the palace is known from historical accounts as a 16th-century Renaissance residence once situated in the Bois de Boulogne area west of Paris.
How to Get to Château de Madrid#
Located in the Bois de Boulogne on Paris’s western edge; accessible by metro (Line 1 to Porte Maillot, then a short walk or bus) or by RER and bus connections to the park.
Tips for Visiting Château de Madrid#
- The Château de Madrid in Bois de Boulogne is a lost palace - most of it razed in the 19th century; visit the parkland nearby for echoes of its scale and layout.
- Combine a walk with other Bois de Boulogne attractions to make a full day of the west Paris gardens.
Best Time to Visit Château de Madrid#
Warm months are best to enjoy the park where the château once stood; winter is quieter and atmospheric.
Weather & Climate near Château de Madrid#
Château de Madrid's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (620 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 51 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 44 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 61 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 17° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 56 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 56 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
