Estate of Meudon – MURPHATHON.COM

Meudon is located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris in the commune of Hauts-de-Seine and is known for historic monuments and spectacular trees. It is situated in the hills and valleys of the Seine and offers spectacular views of Paris.

Above: view of the Château de Meudon on the parterre side. Engraving by Jacques Rigaud, c. 1730. All that remains of the Estate of Meudon is the Orangery and the remains of the Château-Neuf (above left) which has since been converted to an observatory. Château-Vieux in the distance was destroyed by fire in 1795.

The remains of the Château-Neuf which has been converted to an observatory.

Above left: the 17th century Orangerie of Meudon which was restored in 2012 (facing north); the nymphaeum (the nymphée) above the Orangerie is just visible. It now houses a café which is a perfect respite from the steep climb to the Estate of Meudon. Above right: the Grande Perspective at Meudon (facing south).

Views of the Observatory from the top of the nymphaeum.

Trees on the terrace by the terrace wall *looking north*.

Views of Paris looking north from the terrace, Estate of Meudon.

The spectacular trees of Meudon looking south with the north facing trees by the terrace wall in the background.

Above: the gates exiting the north end of the terrace, Estate of Meudon. Parc de Saint-Cloud is its neighbour. Meudon is serviced by RER C, Transilien – Line N and buses.