Palace of Fontainebleau
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What to expect
No less than 1,500 rooms and bedrooms, 130 hectares of impeccably maintained parks and gardens, eight centuries of continuous occupation by the most prestigious kings and queens in the history of France... No doubt, the royal castle of Fontainebleau is the monument of all superlatives!
Located in Seine-et-Marne and in the immediate vicinity of Paris, Fontainebleau constitutes one of the best examples of Renaissance style architecture in the region, and is full of curiosities to discover or rediscover with the family. Appreciated by Napoleon, the castle has notably preserved the emperor's throne as well as a majestic portrait of the Empress Joséphine. In addition to Queen Marie-Antoinette's bed, which predates the French Revolution, you can also observe more recent apartments dating back to the Second Empire and Napoleon III.
Fontainebleau Castle Opening Hours
From April to September every day except Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From October to March every day except Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
- Closures: Tuesdays, January 1st, May 1st, May 8th (morning), July 14th (morning), November 11th (morning), and December 25th.
Opening Hours for Courtyards and Gardens:
From November to February every day except Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In March, April, and October every day except Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From May to September every day except Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Please Note: The Diane Garden and the English Garden close respectively 30 minutes and 1 hour before the indicated times. In case of bad weather, the gardens may be closed.
Practical Information
- Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
- Free lockers are available to store strollers, metal baby carriers, large bags, and umbrellas.
Free Admission
Free access to the Grand Apartments circuit upon presentation of valid proof
- under 18 years old,
- young people from 18 to under 26 years old, long-term residents in EU countries, regardless of nationality,
- disabled and war-disabled individuals (and their companions),
- job seekers, recipients of RMI, specific solidarity allowance, single parent allowance, old age allowance,
- holders of the Education Pass,
- students from universities and art schools, Louvre School, National Heritage Institute, National School of Chartes,
- scientific personnel from public museums, Ministry of Culture personnel, INHA personnel,
- art history, visual arts, architecture, and archaeology teachers,
- journalists with press cards,
- lecturers and interpreter-guides,
- members of ICOM and ICOMOS,
- group bus drivers accompanying groups,
- escorts for school groups (up to one per seven students),
- members of the Friends of Fontainebleau Castle Society (A.C.F),
- holders of the Balad’Pass 77 card issued by Seine-et-Marne Tourism, accompanied by a full-paying adult,
- staff of tourist offices and tourist information centers, departmental and regional tourism committees, and Atout France,
- tourist group leaders accompanying them on site and holding a professional card (travel agencies, tour operators, coach operators) at a rate of 1 leader per group of 30 people;
- escorts of socially relevant groups, at a rate of one escort per 10 people, validated by the social field correspondent of the establishment's public service department.
- For everyone: the first Sunday of each month except July and August
Tip
Access to the park and gardens is free every day. Just a few steps away, you'll come across the Fontainebleau forest, classified by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. It is one of the most beautiful forests in France and an ideal place for a walk, hike, or bike ride.
