Past Events

European Night of Museums

Le 18 May

The 20th edition of the European Night of Museums will take place on Saturday  May 18th. On this occasion, the castle will open the doors of its visit circuit from 7 p.m. to midnight with free access.

The European Night Museums at the Château de Fontainebleau

As part of the Festival “Alors on danse?”, the Leila Ka company will perform a choreographic performance, in partnership with the Théâtre Municipal de Fontainebleau. On the occasion of the European night of Museums, the chateau will open its doors free of charge all evening. The shop will also be open until midnight!

Enjoy the European Night of Museums to take a new look at the chateau and discover the real home of the kings at nightfall!

Saturday, May 18, from 7 p.m. to midnight (last access 11:15 p.m.)

Entrance through the Gate of Honour

The chateau and the performance are accessible free of charge.

What’s the European Night of Museums?

The European Night of Museums in France is organised by the French Ministry of Culture, with the support of the Regional Directorates of Cultural Affairs (DRAC). It benefits from the patronage of UNESCO, the Council of Europe, ICOM France and the support of many media and institutional partners.

This event allows the public, of all ages and backgrounds, to visit more than 3,000 museums in France and Europe free of charge, in the evening and in a festive atmosphere.

On this occasion, museums offer a different opportunity to discover their collections and temporary exhibitions. Invited from a very young age to see cultural establishments with a new eye, the public will be kept awake by new tours, guided tours, open-air entertainment, live shows, music, culinary art, screenings and other unusual festivities.

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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 (in winter, exceptionally closed on Tuesdays).

Coming to the chateau

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