Château de Pierrefonds is a Medieval château in Compiègne, Oise, France, and a filming location for Merlin (2008-2012). Built in 1407, it was designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. It is owned by Centre des monuments nationaux.
Location: Rue Viollet-le-Duc, Compiègne, Oise, France
Verified facts
- Located in Forest of Compiègne, Pierrefonds
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-1183, SRC-3249 - Designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-1183, SRC-3249 - Architectural style: Medieval
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-1183, SRC-3250 - Historic designation: Monument historique
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-1183, SRC-3249 - Owned by Centre des monuments nationaux
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-1183, SRC-3249, SRC-6119, SRC-6120 - Appeared in Merlin (tv, 2008-2012)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1184, SRC-1182, SRC-3251 - Built in 1407
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1182, SRC-3250, SRC-13151
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1182 — Château de Pierrefonds – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1183 — Château de Pierrefonds – napoleon.org (Fondation Napoléon) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1184 — 5 legendary film locations in France – Centre des monuments nationaux (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13151 — Seven Swords — Château de Pierrefonds: History, Sieges, Restoration (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3249 — Château de Pierrefonds — base Mérimée (notice PA00114803), Plateforme ouverte du patrimoine, Ministère de la Culture (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3250 — History of the castle of Pierrefonds — Château de Pierrefonds (Centre des monuments nationaux official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3251 — Le château de Pierrefonds enchante Merlin — franceinfo (France Télévisions) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5107 — Château de Pierrefonds (Centre des monuments nationaux, official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5651 — Paris Museum Pass — Château de Pierrefonds (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6119 — Le Journal des Arts — Le château de Pierrefonds au seuil d'une grande restauration (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6120 — ABC Salles — Château et Parc de Pierrefonds (Tier 3, venue_listing; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Sept-April 10:00-17:30; May-early Sept 9:30-18:00 (last access 1hr before close). Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.
Admission: Full price ~€9; free for under-26 (EU residents), and various categories; free 1st Sunday of month in low season
Frequently asked questions
Where was Merlin filmed?
Château de Pierrefonds, in Compiègne, Oise, is a real-world filming location used for Merlin.
Can you visit Château de Pierrefonds?
Yes — Château de Pierrefonds is open to the public. Hours: Sept-April 10:00-17:30; May-early Sept 9:30-18:00 (last access 1hr before close). Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.. Admission: Full price ~€9; free for under-26 (EU residents), and various categories; free 1st Sunday of month in low season.
Who designed Château de Pierrefonds?
Château de Pierrefonds was designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
Where is Château de Pierrefonds located?
Château de Pierrefonds is located in Compiègne, Oise.