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The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within these walls. Kings and queens, emperors and empresses have all striven to make their own improvements to the château built around the original keep. The estate quickly became a huge palace in which many momentous historical events have been played out.
By Car
Take the A6 from Paris (Porte d’Orléans or Porte d’Italie), follow the turnoff 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, alighting at Fontainebleau-Avon station, then take the ‘Ligne A’ bus destined for Les Lilas, alighting at the ‘Château’ stop.
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)
The Chinese museum and the Pope’s apartment are closed between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm except on week-ends and hollidays.
The courtyards and gardens are open every day.
From November to February : 9am – 5pm
March, April & October : 9am – 6pm
From May to September : 9am – 7pm
The Jardin de Diane and the Jardin Anglais close respectively half and hour and an hour before the times shown. Outside of the summer season, the Jardin Anglais may be closed. For further information, call : 01 60 71 50 70
The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Grands Appartements ticket admits visitors for a self-guided visit. This tour includes the Papal Apartment, the Renaissance Rooms, the Chapel of Saint Saturnin , the sovereign Grands Appartements, the Diana Gallery and the Napoleon I Museum.
Full price : €11. Concessions : €9.
The Petits Appartements
Full price : €6.5. Concessions : €5
The Appartement des Chasses and Furniture Museum
Full price : €6.5. Concessions : €5
These three areas are only accessible via escorted tour.
Visitors who buy an escorted tour ticket can purchase a reduced-price ticket for the Grands Appartements tour.
Escorted Tour – Fontainebleau during the Second Empire
Full price : €15.50.
The ticket to this escorted tour also allows access to the Grands Appartements tour, with provision of a free audio guide for paying visitors.
Tours – Studios (2 hours, for children, outside school hours)
Full price : €15.50. Child concessions : €8.
Viosoguide hire : €2
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