Rambouillet

Rambouillet (UK: , US: ; French:) is a commune and subprefecture of the Yvelinesdepartment in the Île-de-Franceregion of France. It is located beyond the outskirts of Paris, 44.3 km (27.5 mi) southwest of its centre. As of 2023, its population was 27,224.

Rambouillet lies on the edge of the vast Forest of Rambouillet (Forêt de Rambouillet or Forêt de l'Yveline); it is famous for its historical castle, the Château de Rambouillet, which hosted several international summits, including the 1st G6 summit and 1999 Rambouillet conference. Due to its proximity to Paris and Versailles, Rambouillet has long been an occasional seat of government. Rambouillet station is on the Paris–Brest railway.