Surrounded by 130 hectares of grounds and gardens, the Château de Fontainebleau, inscribed since 1981 on the UNESCO world heritage list, opens its doors to art and history enthusiasts.
Fontainebleau has a proud history of having been a sovereign residence for eight centuries.
Constantly lived in, converted, decorated and enhanced, Fontainebleau held a special place in the hearts of all sovereigns who reigned in France, from the accession of Louis VII in 1137 to the abdication of Napoleon III in 1870. Each sovereign embellished the residence of their predecessors.
Francis I, Henry IV, Louis XV and Louis XVI bequeathed us the most exceptional artworks of their time. Napoleon I, viewing it as "the true dwelling of kings, the residence of the centuries", quickly restored and refurbished the château that the Revolution had emptied.
The Château de Fontainebleau has featured a little train, allowing visitors to discover the grounds and gardens in a fun way. An audio-guide is available in 7 languages (French, English, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Russian).
Every day throughout the year. Closed on Tuesday. 9.30am-6pm from April to September
Last admission and closing of the ticket office: 5.15pm
9.30am-5pm from October to March
Last admission and closing of the ticket office: 4.15pm
Some areas close early. It is recommended to allow 2 hours for a free and complete visit of the castle. For optimal comfort, it is preferable to arrive before 3pm.
Free entry for children < 26 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Volume ticketing: discount on the group rate depending on the number of tickets purchased.
Adult group rate: guided tour 190 euros in French/ 250 euros in foreign languages + entrance ticket.
Full price: 14 €
Reduced price: 12 €
Group adults: 11 €.
Free entry for children < 26 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Visite is free of charge first Sunday of each month except in July and August
Paris Museum Pass accepted: free access.
• By train
50 minutes away from the Gare de Lyon (mainline train) is the Fontainebleau-Avon station; once there, take a bus on line 1 and stop at La Poste-Château
• By car / By bus:
45 minutes from the Porte d’Orleans or the Porte d’Italie
From Paris, take the A6 (Porte d’Orleans or the Porte d’Italie), the Fontainebleau exit Follow signs for Fontainebleau, then follow the signs for «château»
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