Museos > The Châteaux de Malmaison

Acquired by Josephine Bonaparte in 1799, the castle of Malmaison (dating back to the 17th century) was the residence of the First Consul and his wife. It was also the seat of the French government, with the Tuileries, from 1800 to 1802. After her divorce from the Emperor, Josephine retires to Malmaison and acquired the neighbouring château of Bois-Préau in 1810. Both residences, transformed in museums (the first one in 1906 and the second en 1958) are dedicated to Napoleonic History.