Exhibition

Our guided tours, for family and friends

Du 1 April 2025

au 31 December 2025

Enjoy a friendly moment with family or friends through unique activities or guided tours !

Imperial Theater Tour

The Imperial Theater of the Château de Fontainebleau was commissioned by Napoleon III and inaugurated in 1857. As a privileged guest of the Emperor and Empress, you will discover the history of the theater’s construction, the imperial box, the decor, and the performances held for the royal court.

Duration : 45 minutes | Everyday at 4 : 15 pm

“Discover the Chateau” guided tour

A guided tour of the Grands Appartements to discover the history of the château, from its origins to the Second Empire.

Saturday, July 6 to Saturday, August 31

Wednesday to Saturday

At 2:15 p.m.

Web App

Discover the new digital tour application.

An innovative, fun, and educational web application to (re)discover the castle tour route, featuring :

“Keys to the Chateau” tour
The Napoleon I Musuem

Available free of charge, with no download required.

Tickets and prices

Online Ticketing

Opening hours

The chateau

The chateau is open every day except Tuesday, January 1^st, May 1^st and December 25^th.

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 lunchtime (until 3 November; closed on Tuesdays, except during school holidays).

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