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Overview
Get a unique insight into life at the French court visiting the Château de Fontainebleau! With over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens, the Château de Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to have been continuously inhabited from middle Ages to Napoleon III. This visit to Fontainebleau will open you up an unparalleled view of French history, art history and architecture.You'll see the Renaissance masterpieces commissioned by Francis I, the great building works of Henry IV, Marie Antoinette's exquisite interiors, the splendours of Napoleon I's rule, and the unique style of Napoleon III and Eugenie.
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Château de Fontainebleau
Location
Please present your voucher at the entrance of the Fontainebleau castle.
Address
77300 Fontainebleau, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket
- Self-guided visit
Exclusions
- Visioguide (3€) available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Dutch and Polish
- Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Boating (May to September)
- Small Train
- Guide
Venues
- Château de Fontainebleau
Located an hour ride from Paris, the Château de Fontainebleau was the residence of French monarchs from Louis VII through Napoleon III. Napoleon I abdicated his throne there before being exiled to Elba. The medieval castle and later château is now a national museum and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Additional Information
- Know in advance:
- Free admission on the first Sunday of each month (except in July and August), during certain national events: Museum Night, Art History Festival, European Heritage Days. Non-exhaustive list, depending on government policy
- 8 centuries of history to be discovered
- Full-price tickets only. For free tickets (children under 18 and students EU residents aged 18 to 25), please go to the ticket desk
- A unique insight into life at the French court
- The ticket gives admission to the Great Apartments circuit and the Napoleon I museum, as well as to temporary exhibitions
- See the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase
- The visiting time for the main circuit is approximately 1.5 hour
Timings
- Open every day except Tuesdays
- From 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (6.00 pm from April to September)
- Last entry 45 minutes before closure
- Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.