Sceaux

Sceaux is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department in the Île-de-France region of northern France, located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris. It is part of the greater Paris metropolitan area and is known for its large, historic park and its grand residence at the heart of the estate.

The principal landmark is the Parc de Sceaux, a long-standing example of 17th‑ and 18th‑century landscape design. The park surrounds the Château de Sceaux, a classical-style residence commissioned in the 1670s by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the minister of Louis XIV, with gardens laid out by André Le Nôtre. The ensemble features formal terraces, long avenues, water features, and expansive lawns that sweep down toward the Grand Canal. The estate has been preserved as a public site and remains a focal point of the town’s cultural and recreational life.

Today, the château and its grounds form the Domaine départemental de Sceaux, administered by the Hauts-de-Seine department. The château houses the Musée départemental de l’Île-de-France, which presents exhibitions related to the history, art, and heritage of the Île-de-France region. The park remains open to visitors and serves as a popular backdrop for promenades, picnics, and community events.

Sceaux is a small, residential commune that blends a historic cultural heritage with modern suburban life. It is connected to the Paris region by road and public transport links, making it a notable example of the region’s suburban heritage and landscape architecture.