Do this because
8 centuries of history to be discovered
A unique insight into life at the French court
See the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase
What to expect
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.
COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
The experience complies with government regulations
Social distancing is enforced
Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected
Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
All gear/equipment is sanitised between use
Visitors are required to bring and wear masks
Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks
Visitors over 18 must show their ID and proof of one of the following: a full vaccination or first vaccination (this requirement varies depending on the country) received at least 15 days prior, recovery from a COVID-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative result from a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the experience starts. This may also apply to those aged 12 and above
What’s included
Entrance ticket
Self-guided visit
What’s not included
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
Location
Château de Fontainebleau, Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau, France
Meeting point:
Please present your voucher at the entrance of the Fontainebleau castle.
Provider
Château de Fontainebleau
Important to know
- Free admission on the first Sunday of each month (except in July and August)
- Full-price tickets only. For free tickets, please go to the ticket desk
- The visiting time for the main circuit is approximately 1.5 hour
- The ticket gives admission to the Great Apartments circuit and the Napoleon I museum, as well as to temporary exhibitions
