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DurationIn the streetPublic car park
3 h (during the day mar→sam)
  • Orange zone max 2 h (3 h not possible).
  • Green zone possible via package (½ day).
  • 20 minutes free 1×/day (app/timer).
  • Market : 3 h = 2,20 € (Friday-Sunday) ; otherwise ~6,60 €.
  • Napoleon : ~6,60 €.
24 h
  • Free 7pm→9am + Mondays, Sundays & public holidays.
  • In practice, leaving 24 hours on the street is unreliable (rotation, pay slots).
  • Napoléon / Market : 21,20 € / 24 h.
  • Step : 11,80 € / 24 h.
7 days
  • No “week” option in the street.
  • Residents subscription 18 €/month (green zone).
  • Napoleon : 7 j = 32,00 € (14 days = €64, 21 days = €96, 30 days = €102).

💡 Tip - After 2-3 hours, a car park is often simpler and sometimes cheaper than the street (and you avoid an FPS).

Your parking time

⏳ 0 → 2 h

  • In the street as a priority.
  • 20 minutes free 1×/day via PayByPhone/horodateur.
  • If full, aim for a car park (centre/Château).

Street opening times: Tue→sat 9am-1pm & 2pm-7pm. Free from 7pm to 9am + Mondays, Sundays & public holidays.

🕑 2 → 8 h

  • Covered/public car parks (centre/Château).
  • Weekend (Fri-Sun) : Market = 3 h = 2,20 €.
  • Easy to visit, eat and shop.

🗓️ 24 h and over

  • 24 h : Napoléon/Marché €21.20 ; Stage €11.80.
  • 7 days (Napoleon): 32,00 €.
  • Handy if you leave your car at the centre.

Where to park near the Château

🏰 Very close : car parks Château, Place d'Armes, Napoleon. Immediate access to the gardens and historic centre.

🌙 Night the car park at Château is free from 7pm to 9am (ideal for restaurants/evenings out).

📱 PayByPhone perfect for managing 20 minutes free & tickets without having to go back to the ticket office.

Useful reminders (street)

  • Paying Tue→sat 9am-1pm & 2pm-7pm.
  • Free 7pm to 9am + Mondays, Sundays & public holidays.
  • 20 minutes free 1×/day/vehicle (green & orange zones).
  • FPS 40 (€25 within 4 days).

FAQ

What's the best car park for 3-4 hours near the Château?

Napoleon or Market. At weekends (Fri-Sun), the Market proposes 3 h = 2,20 €.

How much does 24 hours' parking cost?

21,20 € à Napoleon/Marché. Step is more economical: 11,80 € / 24 h.

Is there a weekly package?

Yes: e.g. Napoleon 7 j = 32,00 € (14 days = €64, 21 days = €96, 30 days = €102).

Is there a street charge on Sundays?

No, the street is free of charge the Sunday (as well as the Monday and public holidays). At night: free from 7pm to 9am.

Sources: Interparking rates (Napoléon, Marché, Étape) and Marché 3 h offer = €2.20; road rules & free parking in the City/PayByPhone.

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