Ticket to the Palace of Fontainebleau

Your ticket to the Fontainebleau Palace provides access to this significant château, once home to monarchs like Francis I and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Palace of Fontainebleau

The Palace of Fontainebleau is located about an hour's drive or a 40-minute train ride from Paris, showcasing its origins from medieval times with significant developments during the Renaissance under King François I.

With your ticket, you can explore the following areas:

Château de Fontainebleau.

The palace features 1,500 rooms, including the Salon Louis XIII, the Salon François I, and Napoleon I's throne room. Don't miss the royal chapels, Pope Pius VII's apartment, Renaissance rooms, and 19th-century galleries. An English audio guide is available for 4EUR per person.

Napoleon I Museum

This museum showcases a collection of items from the First Empire (1804-1814), including furniture, art, and artifacts related to Napoleon I's reign.

Park and gardens

The park spans 130 hectares, containing the English and Diana gardens, carp pond, and the Grand Canal. The Fontainebleau tourist train is available for 7EUR per person for exploring these areas.

Opening hours

Fontainebleau Palace

The palace and Napoleon I Museum are open every day (except Tuesdays):

April to September: 9:30 am to 6 pm (last access at 5:15 pm)October to March: 9:30 am to 5 pm (last access at 4:15 pm)

Some areas may close early for security reasons, and a full tour of the palace takes about two hours.

Courtyards and gardens of the palace

November to February: 9 am to 5 pm (last access at 4 pm)March to October: 9 am to 6 pm (last access at 5 pm)

The gardens may close early or be unavailable in bad weather. The park is open 24 hours on weekdays, with the Marrier gate closing from 7:30 pm to 9 am. All hours are subject to change.

Free admission

Admission is free for:

EU residents aged 18 to 25.Children under 18, regardless of nationality.