Château de Fontainebleau entrance tickets
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.
Important to know
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
- 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
What’s included
Entrance ticket
Self-guided visit
What’s not included
Videoguide (4€) 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
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Château de Fontainebleau
Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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