The chateau was designed and built in the style of French summer residences, inspired by the architecture of the Loire Valley.
The complex includes a unique amphitheater built directly into the garden landscape for outdoor performances.
The garden layout features a rare 'labyrinth' design integrated into the shrubbery.
The onsite Museum of Cycling hosts a collection representing the evolution of the bicycle from the 19th century to the present.
Restoration efforts earned the property the prestigious 'Europa Nostra' award for cultural heritage preservation.
Nové Hrady Chateau, known as the 'Czech Versailles', is a mid-18th-century Rococo palace built by Count Jean-Antoine Harbuval de Chamaré. The property features an extensive garden complex including a French-style terraced garden, an English landscape park, and a functional kitchen garden. A private Museum of Cycling is located within the chateau premises, showcasing historical bicycles and equipment. The interior of the chateau was meticulously restored by current private owners starting in the late 1990s. The site includes a decorative greenhouse, a rose garden, and a natural amphitheater used for summer cultural events. The chateau serves as an active event venue, including a hotel, restaurant, and facilities for weddings.
The main courtyard entrance provides a perfect symmetrical view of the Rococo facade.
Walk the perimeter of the gardens to view the chateau from the elevated terrace perspectives.
Check the event schedule before visiting, as certain areas may be restricted during private weddings.
Sample the local produce often used in the onsite restaurant, sourced directly from the chateau's kitchen gardens.
Do not attempt to walk on the manicured grass in the formal French garden sections.
Gardens and interiors are generally closed to the public during winter months; operations primarily run from spring through autumn.
Maintain a quiet volume within the museum and chapel; formal behavior is expected in the restaurant.
