Built in 1863 by Napoleon III's Minister of Finance, it was home to the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia and Egypt's Khedive Ismaïl Pacha. The Chalet des Roses owes its name not only to the color of its granite facade, but also to the more than 50 species of rose...
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Achille Fould, Napoleon III's Minister of Finance, commissioned architect Lefaure to copy and paste the Emperor's chalets. It was distinguished by the installation of porcelain toilets with a "valve closet" system imported from England. It was a luxury to be equipped with such sanitary facilities at the time. Numerous personalities stayed here, including the Duke of Oldenburg, Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, sister of the Tsar, and Ismaël Pacha, Khedive of Egypt. The Bignon family, who...
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Car park
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- Activity
- Concert
- Temporary exhibition
- Botanic trail
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- Parking
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- Educational visits
- Booking obligatory
- Tour free of charge
