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Château Fontainebleau
Discover the summer home enjoyed by French Monarchy for centuries
What you'll do
Napoleon famously described the Château de Fontainebleau as, "the work of centuries, the home of kings".
Originally established as a hunting lodge in the 12th century, it was upgraded into a Renaissance-style château in 1538. Successive kings expanded on the castle in the following years.
You have the opportunity to experience the culmination of 800 years of finest paintings, furnishing, tapestries, décor and objets d’art. Totalling 1500 rooms, Château de Fontainebleau’s stunning interiors result in a seemingly endless series of sumptuous galleries, halls and boudoirs, each more ornate than the last.
Highlights
Gardens in both the French and English styles
The only Napoleonic Throne room still in existence
Napoleon I Museum, the Paintings Gallery, the Furniture Gallery and the Chinese Museum
What's included
Admire thousands of some of the finest works of art.
Where you'll be
Place Charles de Gaulle, Fontainebleau, FRHow to get there
TER R to Gare de Fontainebleau - Avon then bus 1 from Plateau de La Gare to Château
Operating hours
April - September
Wednesday – Monday: 9.30AM - 6PM
October - March
Wednesday – Monday: 9:30AM - 5PM
Last entry at 45 minutes prior to closing. Hours of operation are subject to change so please check the attraction website for updates.
Closings & holidays
January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Find out more
For more information, visit the Château Fontainebleau website.
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