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Château de Fontainebleau: entry ticket
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The château is open every day except Tuesday, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. From April to September it is open from 9:30am to 6pm, and from October to March from 9:30am to 5pm. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Today
Opening hours for every month are on the Opening hours page.
Checked against the official website on 30 October 2026 · Official source
| Day and period | Last entry | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Château, April to September: opens at 9:30 | 17:15 | 18:00 |
| Château, October to March: opens at 9:30 | 16:15 | 17:00 |
| Courtyards and gardens, May to September: open from 9:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Courtyards and gardens, March, April and October: open from 9:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Courtyards and gardens, November to February: open from 9:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Château: Tuesday, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December | Closed | – |
The château is closed on Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The courtyards and gardens are open every day. Some rooms may close earlier than the château.
Checked against the official website on 30 October 2026 · Official source: Château de Fontainebleau
How long does the visit take?
Count on about two hours for the route on your own, plus time for the gardens. Guided tours last from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Gardens and park
The last entry to the courtyards and gardens is one hour before closing. The Garden of Diane closes 30 minutes before and the English Garden one hour before. In bad weather they may close. The park is always open.
Bags, photos and dogs
Free lockers are available for pushchairs, baby carriers, bulky bags and umbrellas. Large pushchairs and child seats are not allowed in the château. You can take photos in the courtyards, the gardens and the rooms, but not with a flash or a selfie stick inside, and tripods, drones and professional equipment are forbidden. Dogs are not allowed in the courtyards and gardens, except guide dogs, but they are welcome on a lead in the park around the Grand Canal.
Free entry and reductions
Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month, except in July and August, and on some national days. The Grands Appartements are free for visitors under 18, for some young people from 18 to 25 who live in the EU, for people with disabilities and their companions, for some benefit recipients, for refugees and asylum seekers, for some students and teachers, for journalists and for tour guides. Children under 4 enter free. You need an identity document.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs and child seats are lent free in exchange for an identity document; they cannot be booked and are not for the gardens. The Grands Appartements have a lift on request. The gardens are hard to cross because of the cobbles.
Eating at the château
There is a restaurant at lunchtime. It is closed on Tuesdays, except in the school holidays.
Château de Fontainebleau: frequently asked questions
When is the château closed?
On Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The courtyards and gardens are open every day.
How long does the visit take?
About two hours for the route on your own, plus time for the gardens.
Do I have to book?
No, advance booking is not compulsory, but choosing your ticket before you go makes the day easier.
Are the gardens free?
Yes, the courtyards and gardens are free and open every day. The park around the Grand Canal is always open.