Journey to the magnificent Palace of Fontainebleau, where French royalty resided for over 700 years. Explore Napoleon's apartments, the stunning Renaissance galleries, and expansive forest grounds. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers an unparalleled glimpse into French royal history and architectural evolution through the centuries.
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在 Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport 您喜欢的地方与我们的专业司机会面,随时为您服务。无需浪费时间前往接送点,拿上您的行李,立即开始您的旅程。
Your professional driver picks you up at Paris-Charles De Gaulle and provides comfortable transportation to Fontainebleau Palace, ensuring you arrive refreshed and ready to explore centuries of royal history without travel stress.
The Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO) was expanded by every monarch from Francis I to Napoleon III — 1,500 rooms spanning five centuries of royal taste
The Galerie François I, the first great Renaissance gallery in France, set the template for palace decoration across Europe
Napoleon's throne room, bedroom and the famous Cour des Adieux, where he bid farewell to his Imperial Guard before exile in 1814
What to eat
The town of Fontainebleau has a lively market on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday; good bistros line Rue Grande near the château gates
Take note
The château is closed on Tuesdays; gardens are free to visit year-round. The surrounding forest offers world-famous bouldering for those who want to stretch their legs after the palace
The Palace of Fontainebleau sits about 60 miles (97 km) south of Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport. The drive takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes each way, depending on traffic around the Paris ring road. The route passes through the Brie countryside before entering the vast Fontainebleau Forest that surrounds the chateau.
Yes, Fontainebleau is one of the most extensive royal residences in Europe, with 1,500 rooms spanning eight centuries of French history. Unlike its better-known neighbor Versailles, Fontainebleau draws fewer crowds, making the visit feel more personal. The chateau housed every French monarch from Francis I to Napoleon III and offers a remarkably complete picture of evolving royal taste.
Yes, Napoleon called Fontainebleau "the true home of kings" and made it his preferred residence. His apartments are preserved with original furnishings, including his throne room and bedroom. The Cour des Adieux in the front courtyard is where Napoleon famously bid farewell to his Imperial Guard on April 20, 1814, before being exiled to Elba.
The Palace of Fontainebleau is open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM and closed on Tuesdays. Last admission is one hour before closing. The surrounding gardens and the Cour des Adieux are free to enter and accessible year-round, so even on closed days, the exterior can be enjoyed.
Versailles is the grand stage of Louis XIV's absolute monarchy, while Fontainebleau is a layered residence shaped by 34 monarchs across 800 years. Fontainebleau showcases the French Renaissance style introduced by Francis I and includes Napoleon's most personal living quarters. Versailles draws far larger crowds, making Fontainebleau the calmer alternative.
The town of Fontainebleau offers a vibrant market on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, along with charming bistros along Rue Grande. The vast Fontainebleau Forest is world-famous for hiking and rock climbing, with bouldering routes that draw international climbers. The free palace gardens with their carp pond also make for a lovely walk.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential since the palace's 1,500 rooms involve significant walking on parquet floors and stone staircases. The interior is climate-controlled, but the gardens and Cour des Adieux can be very cold in winter and warm in summer, so dress in layers. A light jacket is wise even in summer.
Late spring through early fall offers the most pleasant weather for combining a palace visit with a walk in the forest or gardens. Summer brings warm days and longer daylight, while spring and autumn provide cooler conditions and smaller crowds. Winter visits are quieter and atmospheric, although forest hiking is limited by shorter daylight.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.