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.

8 centuries of history to be discovered
A unique insight into life at the French court
See the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase

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

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

Entrance ticket
Self-guided visit

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
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