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Castle-museum with four typical towers and rooms to visit, offering exhibitions, musical and theatrical animations
The château is said to have been founded in the mid-12th century by Gauthier I de Villebéon, grand chamberlain to kings Louis VII and Philippe Auguste. One of the few remaining castles in the Île-de-France region, it is a magnificent structure. Restored in the 17th century by Philippe d'Orléans, a man of taste and a collector of paintings, it has changed little, if at all, since then. Since 1903, it has housed a fine arts museum with some 20,000 works: sculptures, paintings, graphic arts and photographs emblematic of the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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- Affordable Entry :Tickets are budget-friendly (5€ full price, 3€ reduced), with free admission for visitors under 19, people with disabilities, and beneficiaries of minimum social benefits[1]
- **Immersive Virtual Reality Experience**: Unique among castles, visitors can explore the château as it was in the Middle Ages through an innovative VR tour guided by its founder, Gauthier de Villebéon, offering access to otherwise closed areas
- **Rich Art Collection**: The museum houses an impressive 20,000 works, mainly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including graphic arts, paintings, and sculptures, providing a cultural experience beyond architecture
- **Dynamic Cultural Programming**: Regular temporary exhibitions, guided tours, creative workshops, and participation in national events (Nuit des Musées, Heritage Days) ensure there’s always something new to discover[1][3][5].
- **Central Historic Location**: Situated in the heart of the medieval city of Nemours, the château is easily accessible and close to other attractions, making it ideal for combining with a visit to the Parc naturel régional du Gâtinais français or a stroll along the river
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[1] Château-Musée de Nemours https://www.tourisme-paysdenemours.fr/chateau-musee