Palace of Fontainebleau

Local nameChâteau de Fontainebleau
LocationFontainebleau, France

Palace of Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux. It served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for many of the French monarchs, beginning with Louis VII. Francis I, Henry II, Louis-Philippe, Napoleon Bonaparte and Napoleon III. Though the monarchs only resided there for a few months of the year, they gradually transformed it into a genuine palace, filled with art and decoration. It became a national museum in 1927 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its unique architecture and historical importance.

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Opening hours

Chateau (daily except Tue):
Oct - Mar: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Apr - Sep: 9:30 am - 6 pm
(Last admission 45 minutes before closing.)
Closed on Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25.

Gardens:
Nov - Feb: 9 am - 5 pm
Mar, Apr, Oct: 9 am - 6 pm
May - Sep: 9 am - 7 pm

The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Admission

The Great Apartments:
Adults: €11
Concessions: €9
Free admission: children (under 18), EU citizens (18 - 25), disabled people

Guided visit prices depend on the visit duration. For more information see the official website.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fontainebleau

Official Website http://www.musee-chateau-fontainebleau.fr/

UNESCO website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/160

Email reservation@chateaudefontainebleau.fr

Phone +33 1 60 71 50 70

Address 77300 Fontainebleau, France

Coordinates 48°24'8.094" N 2°42'1.267" E

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