Château de Fontainebleau Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Château de Fontainebleau. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Day Trip to Fontainebleau: Horse Riding, Gastronom, and Castle
• Private Half-Day Trip From Paris to Fontainebleau

Adult admission tickets for the Château de Fontainebleau cost €14 and provide full-day access to the château; they include the Grands Appartements tour and entry to the Napoleon Museum. Admission is free for children under 18 and EU citizens under 26, and also on the first Sunday of the month.

Château de Fontainebleau is open daily except on Tuesdays and holidays such as New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. It opens at 9:30am and closes at 5pm October–March and 6pm April–September. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.

The easiest way to reach Château de Fontainebleau from Paris is by train. Take Transilien Line R towards Montargis, Montereau, or Laroche-Migenne, and get off at Fontainebleau-Avon station—it's about a 40-minute journey. From there, take bus 1 to the Fontainebleau Bibliothèque stop outside the château, about a 15-minute journey.

Yes, several areas of the château are accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, including the Royal Apartments, and the Diana and English gardens. However, other areas, including the Napoleon Museum, are not accessible. There are also hearing aid-compatible audio guides, tactile models, and virtual tours of inaccessible sections.

Yes, the Château de Fontainebleau is a popular destination for families, and children under 18 can visit for free. Along with exploring the château and gardens, kids will enjoy riding in a horse-drawn carriage, taking the Little Train, boating on the Carp Pond, and playing real tennis with wooden rackets.