This is the French edition of the exhibition catalogue for Fontainebleau, the invention of tourism 1820-1939 which took place at the musée du Château de Fontainebleau in 2007. The exhibition is devoted to the beginnings and the development of tourism in Fontainebleau. Indeed, tourism in Fontainebleau appeared in the early 19th century (the railway resort arrived at Fontainebleau as soon as 1849, which enabled Parisians to go for walks in the forest. The first artistic reserve, ancestor of our nature reserves, benefited 1,097 ha and was created in 1861) and provided straightaway a very diversified and astonishingly modern offer, thanks to its various cultural, natural, and even sportive elements (the castle, the forest…) The exhibition is in line with the centenary of the Friends of the Fontainebleau Forest Society, whereas the Musée d’Orsay presents an exhibition about the Fontainebleau forest and its artists. This manifestation develops three themes: -The establishment and
Catalogue Fontainebleau, the invention of a tourism 1820-1939
Opening hours
The chateau
The chateau is open every day except Tuesday, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
From October to March: 9.30 am to 5 pm (last access at 4.15 pm).
From April to September: 9.30 am to 6 pm (last access at 5.15 pm).
The park and gardens are open, under the usual conditions, free of charge.
The restaurant is open every day for lunch.