Visit of the Château de Fontainebleau, Park and Gardens 5 Day Weather Forecast

8 centuries of history, outstanding collections, 130ha of parks and gardens.

One of the largest châteaux in France. The only château inhabited by all of France's sovereign rulers, from the 12th to the 19th century. The most lavishly furnished of all French royal châteaux. Three remarkable gardens, an estate of 130 hectares.

Discover the Renaissance masterpieces commissionned by Francis I, the great building works of Henry IV, Marie Antoinette's exquisite interiors, the splendours of Napoleon I's rule, and unique style of Napoleon III and Eugenie.


• Opening Hours

The château is open every day except for Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
From October to March : 9.30am – 5pm (last admissions at 4.15pm)
From April to September : 9.30am – 6pm (last admissions at 5.15pm)


• Prices

Full price : €11. Reduced fare : €9.
Free to under 18s
Free to under 26s (EU)


• How to Get to the castle

 BY CAR
Take the A6 from Paris (Porte d’Orléans or Porte d’Italie), follow the exit for Fontainebleau.
Follow signs for Fontainebleau, then follow the “château” signs.

 BY TRAIN
From the Gare de Lyon (main line), take the train for either Montargis Sens, Montereau or Laroche-Migennes, descending at Fontainebleau-Avon station, then take the ‘Ligne 1’ bus destined for Les Lilas, descending at the ‘Château’ stop.

 THE PARIS/VAUX-LE-VICOMTE/FONTAINEBLEAU SHUTTLE SERVICE
PARISCityVISION runs a regular shuttle service between Fontainebleau and Paris, departing from 2 rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris.
For more information :
- www.pariscityvision.com
- 01 42 60 30 01.