Opening hours
Open every day except Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December.
- 9:30am-6pm from April to September
Last admission: 5:15pm - 9:30am-5pm from October to March Last admission: 4:15pm
Some spaces may close early
It is recommended to allow 2 hours for a complete self-guided tour of the château.
Entry to the courtyards and gardens is free and they are open every day.
- From November to February: 9am-5pm (last admission 4pm)
- In March, April and October: 9am-6pm (last admission 5pm)
- From May to September: 9am-7pm (last admission 6pm)
The Jardin de Diane and the Jardin Anglais close early, half an hour and one hour respectively before the times indicated.
In the event of bad weather or for reasons beyond our control, the gardens may be closed.
The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Prices
Tickets
Tickets include admission to the Grands Appartements and the Napoleon I Museum. You can purchase your ticket online in advance or on site on the day of your visit.
- Full price: €14
- Reduced price: €12
- See free admission and reductions
Video guide
- Standard price: €4
Rent in the reception area depending on tablet availability.
Guided tours (only available in French at the moment)
Visitors must pay the admission fee for all guided tours. Visitors purchasing guided tours pay a reduced admission fee. People qualifying for free admission only pay the price of the tour.
Tour lasting 30 minutes to two hours:
- Full price: €7
- Reduced price: €5
Free admission and reductions
Admission to the château de Fontainebleau is free:
- on the first Sunday of each month, except July and August;
- during certain national events: Museum Night, Art History Festival, European Heritage Days. Non-exhaustive list, depending on government policy.
The following groups are eligible for free admission to the Grands Appartements tour, on presentation of the relevant ID:
- under 18s
- long-term EU residents of any nationality, aged 18 to 26;
- people with disabilities and war veterans (and their carer/friend);
- those receiving unemployment benefit, minimum pension payments, single parent benefit, or similar welfare payments;
- Pass Education holders;
- university and art school students (Ecole du Louvre, Institut National du Patrimoine, Ecole nationale des Chartes);
- public museum scientific and research staff, Ministry of Culture and INHA (Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art) staff
- history of art, fine arts, architecture and archaeology teachers;
- journalists with a valid press pass;
- conference speakers and tour guides;
- ICOM and ICOMOS members;
- coach drivers accompanying groups;
- members of the Association des Amis du château de Fontainebleau (SAMCF);
- holders of the Balad’Pass 77 issued by Seine-et-Marne Attractivité, accompanied by an adult paying the full admission price;
- staff from tourist information offices and visitor centres, Departmental Tourism Committees, Regional Tourism Committees and Atout France.
Reduced-price tickets are available for the Grands Appartements tour for the following groups, on presentation of the relevant valid ID:
- large families;
- non-EU nationals who are long-term residents in the EU aged 18 to 25;
- visitors paying admission fees with holiday vouchers, individually or as a group;
- RMN loyalty card holders;
- visitors eligible for special offers for cultural institutions;
- Paris-Visite train ticket holders;
- France-Montgolfières hot-air balloon ticket holders, departing from the château de Fontainebleau;
- "Les Paris Plus" Pass holders;
- Members of Societies of Friends recognised by the RMN;
- Ministry of the Interior officials, their family and retired officials.
- Exemptions and reduced-price admission for the cultural offer at the château
- The following groups are eligible for free admission to cultural institutions for individuals, on presentation of the relevant ID:
- Children under 4.
The following groups are eligible for reduced-price admission to cultural institutions, on presentation of the relevant ID:
- young people under 26;
- people with disabilities and war veterans (and their carer/friend);
- those receiving unemployment benefit, minimum pension payments, single parent benefit, or similar welfare payments;
- Pass Education holders;
- public museum scientific and research staff, Ministry of Culture and INHA (Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art) staff
- journalists with a valid press pass;
- conference speakers and tour guides;
- ICOM and ICOMOS members;
- members of the Société des Amis du château de Fontainebleau (ACF);
Tour amenities
The only indoor toilets in the castle are located at the end of the tour.
(Other toilets are accessible from the main courtyard to the right of the ticket office.)
Free lockers are available to leave pushchairs, child carriers, bulky bags, umbrellas and other items prohibited during the visit. The Establishment cannot be held responsible in the event of theft of valuable objects left in the lockers.
For preservation reasons and safety, bulky pushchairs and child carriers are not allowed when visiting the castle.
Front worn baby slings are available at the cloakroom in addition to buggies.
Changing tables are at your available in the women's toilets.
Pets are not allowed in the gardens and the courtyards of the castle. Service dogs are allowed.
A lift provides access to the Grands Appartements for people with reduced mobility.
For more information about access for people with reduced mobility
The Château de Fontainebleau has several take-away option in the Fountain Courtyard, as well as a restaurant and a café.
Restaurant: the restaurant Les Petites Bouches de l’Empereur offers various options for lunch in the heart of the castle. You can also take advantage of its terrace for a gourmet break facing the Grand Parterre.
Café: The Café des Mariniers invites you to discover its range of hot and cold drinks, as well as its homemade verrines, to be enjoyed on its terrace with a breathtaking view over the Etang aux Carpes.
Picnic : Picnics are only allowed on the lawns in the Jardin Anglais and the park, and on the benches in the other gardens and courtyards.
The castle shop is located to the right of the horseshoe staircase. It is open to all during the castle's usual opening hours
Photography is authorised in the courtyards, gardens and interior spaces of the Château de Fontainebleau during the opening hours of the estate.
We remind you that it is forbidden to
- walking on the lawns;
- to take photographs with a flash in the interior spaces;
- use a selfie pole in the indoor areas;
- Use of camera stands and camera stands;
- Use of drones;
- Use of professional equipment for filming;
- Use of a hand-held stabiliser;
- Use of professional equipment for filming;
- Use of a hand-held stabiliser.
Wedding photos are allowed in the courtyards and gardens at the Château de Fontainebleau free of charge during the estate’s opening hours.
Please be aware that it is forbidden:
- to walk on the lawns
- to access the estate by vehicle
- to take wedding photos on castle tours
- to use drones;
- to use camera stands;
- to use professional equipment for filming;
- to use a hand-held stabiliser.
For all requests regarding private photo shoots, please contact the private service department.
Access
By car
From Paris, take the A6 (Porte d’Orléans or Porte d’Italie) and take the Fontainebleau exit.
Head towards Fontainebleau, and then follow the signs for the ‘château’.
By train
Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon (main lines) towards Montargis, Montereau, or Laroche-Migennes, and get off at the Fontainebleau-Avon station.
- All the Transilien railway timetables
- All the Transilien fares
- Go to the Château de Fontainebleau page on the SNCF Transilien website
Bus line 1 heading towards Les Lilas to the ‘Château’ stop.
By coach from Paris
PARISCityVISION organises tours of the Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles from Paris, departing from the agency located at 2 rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris.
