All Saints’ Day 2026 at Rambouillet Castle: storytelling and a family mystery

During the All Saints' Day holidays in 2026, the Château de Rambouillet is offering a decorating workshop, storytelling for ages 3–6, and a dramatized investigation for ages 7 and up. Online booking is mandatory.

A presidential palace in need of decoration, a fairy to find, and a missing necklace: the Château de Rambouillet in the Yvelines region is lining up activities for the All Saints’ Day holidays 2026. The programs are chosen according to the ages of the children, with mandatory online registration.

The Château de Rambouillet and its Bergerie nationale, an exceptional estate in the Paris region (78)
A princely, royal, imperial and then presidential residence, the Château de Rambouillet and its grounds are steeped in history and boast some remarkable nooks and crannies, including the Queen's Dairy, the Chaumière aux coquillages and the Bergerie nationale, not to be missed. [Read more]

What’s on for kids during the All Saints’ Day holidays?

Junior decorators workshop runs on October 17 and 18 at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, as part of Monument, a child’s game. An actress embodies Colette Beaubois and guides families back to the 1950s, the era of Vincent Auriol. After touring the guest rooms, participants imagine a setting for the Republic’s hosts. For ages 6 and up, duration 1h30: €11 per adult, free for under 26s.

The Autumn Fairy is aimed at ages 3-6. A storyteller equipped with a cauldron guides children on a quest, followed by a storytelling session in a castle chamber. Meet on October 21, 23, 28 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.. The visit lasts one hour; €11 for adults and €8 for a child.

The Theft of the Necklace, for ages 7 and up, invites families to step into the shoes of investigators in 1898. Alongside Ariane Lupin, they must track down the princess’s jewel before a diplomatic banquet. This dramatized inquiry runs on October 21, 23, 28 and 30 at 2:30 PM, lasting one hour. Prices: €14 for adults and €8 for children.

To extend your outing, the estate's historic gardens are free and open to the public. They close at 6:00 p.m. in autumn. Inside the castle, stroller and backpack-style carriers are not allowed; the site recommends a front-facing baby carrier for the youngest visitors.

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