Autumn Holidays
Saint-Hubert spectacle at Fontainebleau, the hunting residence of kings
A tradition at the Château de Fontainebleau, which was once a hunting lodge, the Saint-Hubert festival presents this historical heritage by offering a trumpet concert, a return from the hunt and a falconry show.
Sunday, 6 November from 2:30 pm to 4 pm
Oval Courtyard, access via the Fountain Courtyard
Ages 3 and up
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: €20 | €9 reduced price, with entry ticket to the chateau included.
Royal Fears: a guided visit for families
Discover the castle by awakening the spirits of its illustrious occupants. Follow the ghost of young Francis II, the grandson of King Francis I, who wanders from room to room, eager to find companions to celebrate the Ghost Ball with him.
NOTE: This tour is only available in French.
Every day during the holidays
Ages 6 and up
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: €18 with the chateau entrance ticket, €5 reduced price
Musical Residency of Thomas Hengelbrock: The Four Seasons
As part of the artistic residency of the Balthasar Neumann Choir, Orchestra & Academy — directed by the celebrated conductor Thomas Hengelbrock — several concerts and masterclasses are organized here at the Château de Fontainebleau.
These concerts made possible thanks to the support of Mrs. Sherry and Mr. Robert Johnson.
Concert-show: “Posterity”
Under the direction of Duncan Ward
A unique musical and visual experience that mixes classical music, technology and graphic projections! The percussions of the Repercussion ensemble, the instruments of the Balthasar Neumann orchestra and electronic visual effects come together live. A high-tech hologram projects all kinds of graphic images that appear to float in the air. An experimental programme that absolutely can’t be missed!
French premiere of “Orbital,” for percussion and chamber orchestra
Design: Veith Kloeters
Direction: Duncan Ward
Visual Jockey: Stefan Walke
Friday, 28 October and Saturday, 29 October at 7:30 pm
Salle de Bal
Ages 8 and up
Duation: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: €26, €15 reduced price.
This price includes access to the concert and the tour circuit of the chateau on the day of the concert (before 4:15 pm).
Imperial Chocolate Salon
Attention gourmands! Great chocolate makers and gastronomes from all over the world will electrify this event dedicated to chocolate. Come meet celebrated names in pastry such as than Frédéric Cassel or Mercotte.
On the programme: workshops, entertainment, chocolate making demonstrations, tastings and many other surprises!
November 11 (Friday), 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday)
Access via the Baptistery Gateway
Price (salon only): €9, free for children under 12 years old
Price (salon + entry ticket to the chateau): €22 | €9 for European Union nationals pour les moins de 26 ans ressortissant de l’Union Européenne and for other exemptions | Free for children under 12 years old
