Château de fontainebleau - activities

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): free tours and nocturnal festival

Museum Night is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. An opportunity for the Château de Fontainebleau to unveil its secrets during a free nocturnal open house. See you on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 7 p.m. to midnight!

L'Aigle Noir, Fontainebleau's historic hotel for a royal stay

One fine day, or maybe just one night... you'll discover l'Aigle Noir, this historic hotel ideally located in the town center, in front of the Château de Fontainebleau. We'll take you on a tour of this luxurious bed and breakfast, less than an hour from Paris, for a weekend or a rejuvenating break.

The free Arbor&Sens walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard Arboretum

Arbor&Sens is the name of this free, easy-to-use walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, near the Château. Free, accessible to all and educational, this walk takes us on a discovery of tree species, their origins and their uses.

Empreinte, the gourmet restaurant at the Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau

Just a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, the newly-opened Hôtel Napoléon unveils "Empreinte", its gourmet restaurant, with head chef Romain Fabry at the helm. We take you there...

Luwei brunch café, the nugget coffee shop in Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau welcomes Luwei Brunch Café, a new address for coffee and brunch lovers. A veritable nugget of homemade dishes and delicacies in a spacious old farmhouse atmosphere, complete with fireplace, we love it.

The historic Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau, with spa, bar and restaurant

Discover the Napoleon in Fontainebleau, renovated with spa, bar and restaurant, for a refined, historic escape.

Secrets of the Château de Fontainebleau: discover the small apartments

Embark on a guided tour of the Château de Fontainebleau to discover the secrets of history through the intimate private apartments of Napoleon, Josephine and Marie-Louise.

Sting in concert in the grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau in June 2024

He was due to perform there on June 18, 2023. However, due to poor weather forecasts, Sting's concert in the magnificent park of the Château de Fontainebleau was cancelled. Fans of the former member of The Police can rejoice, as the British artist has announced his return to Seine-et-Marne on Tuesday June 25, 2024, again as part of the FBLO Festival.

Art History Festival 2023 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the program

The Château de Fontainebleau is preparing to host the 13th edition of the Art History Festival, exploring the links between climate and heritage, from June 2 to 4, 2023. Discover the highlights of this unique program and the climatic challenges of the historic monument!

Discover the unusual Chinese Museum at the Château de Fontainebleau

Did you know that the Château de Fontainebleau houses a Chinese Museum? Discover this unique collection of murals, furniture, sculptures and textiles. Created in 1863 by Empress Eugénie, this hidden museum is housed in the château's Gros Pavillon. Its spaces feature some 800 objects of art and furniture, mainly gifts from China, Japan and Thailand.

Château de Fontainebleau, the second home of the Kings of France

The Château de Fontainebleau invites you to discover its spaces and its history. Come and admire this superb château, with its medieval and classical styles, and its ornate gardens covering more than 130 hectares.