Enjoy the estate

To recharge and enjoy the surroundings, the Royal Factory invites you to discover:

• The park

The Royal Factory is a haven of peace bisected by the Coney River. Stroll through the park and admire its centuries-old trees, its chapel (1735), and its deep 19th-century icehouse. Thanks to the new information panels, discover the secrets of our remarkable trees and their rare species. Follow the green lilies: this marked trail of approximately 1 km takes you on a complete circuit of the estate, in the heart of an exceptional botanical heritage.

• The Chapel

This historic chapel has hosted many prominent figures: Julie-Victoire Daubié, the first woman to earn a baccalaureate in France, born in 1824, and Camille de Cavour, a key figure in Italian unification, who stayed at the estate in 1839. Step inside to find peace and admire its new stained-glass windows depicting biblical scenes. Masses are still celebrated here every year.

• The exhibition

Renovated in September 2026, the new exhibition traces the history of the estate since the 18th century. Free and open to all from 9am to 6pm, it also offers insights into the life of the first woman to earn a baccalaureate in France and showcases the various film shoots that have taken place there since 2005.

• The events

Follow our news to stay informed about current exhibitions and events on the estate (around ten each year)

• Guided tours

Every second and fourth Friday of the month, from March to October, at 2:30 pm, the Friends of the Factory Association invites you on a journey through the ages. Explore the exhibition and the grounds, discover the history of the estate, the life that once unfolded there, and its remarkable trees.

Booking: at the Tourist Office or on site

• Hiking

Follow the trails marked with fleur-de-lis around the site to explore the surrounding area. For cycling enthusiasts, a bike tour allows you to follow in the footsteps of Julie-Victoire Daubié from the Royal Manufactory to Fontenoy-le-Château.

If you are booking a gîte or a bed and breakfast :

• Bicycles

Several bicycles are available for guests to use. Enjoy the Blue Route and the Eastern Canal. You also have the option of renting two electric bicycles and an electric tricycle.

• The projection room

Located in the estate's former wash house, the screening room can be reserved for watching your films and series, with family or friends.

• Sports and leisure

Petanque court, table tennis, badminton net and rackets, foosball, chess…

• Animals

Donkeys, chickens, horses, ducks… The many animals on the estate will delight children. You can also follow the birds' lives with our connected feeders.

• The swimming pool

At the highest point of the estate, the outdoor pool, heated from May to September, offers sunbathing and tranquility. Facing south, it invites you to a true moment of relaxation in a verdant setting.

• The library

For relaxation, adult and children's novels, board games and comics are available to borrow from the estate's library.