Palace of Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux. It served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for many of the French monarchs, beginning with Louis VII. Francis I, Henry II, Louis-Philippe, Napoleon Bonaparte and Napoleon III. Though the monarchs only resided there for a few months of the year, they gradually transformed it into a genuine palace, filled with art and decoration. It became a national museum in 1927 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its unique architecture and historical importance.
Download Download See moreChateau (daily except Tue):
Oct - Mar: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Apr - Sep: 9:30 am - 6 pm
(Last admission 45 minutes before closing.)
Closed on Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25.
Gardens:
Nov - Feb: 9 am - 5 pm
Mar, Apr, Oct: 9 am - 6 pm
May - Sep: 9 am - 7 pm
The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Great Apartments:
Adults: €11
Concessions: €9
Free admission: children (under 18), EU citizens (18 - 25), disabled people
Guided visit prices depend on the visit duration. For more information see the official website.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fontainebleau
Official Website http://www.musee-chateau-fontainebleau.fr/
UNESCO website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/160
Email reservation@chateaudefontainebleau.fr
Phone +33 1 60 71 50 70
Address 77300 Fontainebleau, France
Coordinates 48°24'8.094" N 2°42'1.267" E
