Historical re-enactments: practical informations for people with reduced mobility

On this page you will find information about accessibility for people with reduced mobility, for the historical re-enactments on 20 and 21 April 2024.

Reception information

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Accessible offers

  • The “Farewell” ticket gives you access to the military bivouac and the show “Napoleon I’s Farewell to His Guard”
  • The “Empress” ticket gives you access to the military bivouac, the show “Napoleon I’s Farewell to His Guard” as well as the stage “The Empress and Her Destiny”.

Recommendations

If you arrive in the morning, we advise you to:

  • Start with the scene “The Empress facing her destiny”
  • Continue with the scene “Napoleon’s Farewell to His Guard” at 11:45 a.m.
  • Finally, discover the military bivouac.

If you arrive in the afternoon, we advise you to:

  • Start with the scene “The Empress facing her destiny”
  • Then discover the military bivouac
  • Finally, go to the stage “Napoleon’s Farewell to His Guard” at 4:30 pm.

CAREFUL:

The military bivouac is only accessible via the Farewell Courtyard from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The Farewell Court is closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3:45 p.m. until closing time for the Farewell Stage.

Parking at the castle

If you are a person with reduced mobility, it is possible to obtain a parking space within the castle grounds on presentation of the CMI card (new PRM card) by sending an email to: service.culturel@chateaudefontainebleau.fr

Access to the PRM car park is via the Cour des Mathurins (entrance located opposite 7 bis rue Dénecourt). As the number of parking spaces available is limited, it is essential to book in advance.

You also have the option of being dropped off in front of the same entrance.

Good to know:

The lockers will not be accessible to people with reduced mobility. Therefore, we invite you to leave your personal belongings in your vehicle.

Tickets and prices

Online Ticketing

Online Ticketing

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.

Please refer to the Practical Information section for updates on heatwave conditions.

Coming to the chateau

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