Chateau de fontainebleau

9 castles to visit for free around Paris this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

The castles of Île-de-France open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to discover our regional heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

An exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau

The Château de Fontainebleau is hosting the exhibition "Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at Fontainebleau: Splendor and Sweetness of Life" from October 11, 2026, to January 25, 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for history buffs to immerse themselves in the life of the royal couple.

Imperial Chocolate 2025: the gourmet fair at the Château de Fontainebleau (77)

The Château de Fontainebleau will be transformed into a temple of chocolate from November 28 to 30, 2025! The Salon Impérial Chocolat invites foodies and chocolate lovers on an unforgettable culinary journey.

Christmas 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: show and concert

The Château de Fontainebleau celebrates Christmas 2025 with a magical lantern show and exceptional concerts. From December 21, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the royal residence in Seine-et-Marne will be immersing visitors in the magic of the festive season.

Fête de la Saint-Louis: hot-air ballooning, picnics, family water games in Fontainebleau (77)

On August 31, 2025, treat yourself to a bucolic interlude on the banks of the Grand Canal at the Château de Fontainebleau for the Fête de la Saint-Louis. Entertainment, hot-air balloons and open-air shows will punctuate this free family day.

Fontainebleau opens its Maison des Artisans d'Art, a designer boutique and workshop

The Maison des Artisans d'Art will open in Fontainebleau in September 2025, just a stone's throw from the château. Designer boutiques, workshops open to all and rotating exhibitions will soon be bringing life to this new spot dedicated to local crafts.

International Châteaux Day 2025: beautiful châteaux to visit in Île-de-France this weekend

This Saturday, July 19, 2025, is International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of palaces and royal residences to visit.

Nuit d'été à la cour: summer evening visits at the Château de Fontainebleau

This summer, the Château de Fontainebleau is inviting us to experience exceptional nocturnes, to visit the monument in a whole new way. Join us from July 10 to September 11, 2025 for this magical nocturnal experience.

Electro concert at the Château de Fontainebleau: a festive evening in the monument

Let's dance at the Château de Fontainebleau! On Saturday, September 27, 2025, an electro concert will bring the monument and its visitors to their feet for an exceptional evening!

Heritage Days 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): a lively weekend at the château

The Château de Fontainebleau is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on September 20 and 21. We reveal the program for this magnificent Seine-et-Marne château.

Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau

Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.

Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the free program

The Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 takes place from June 6 to 8 at the Château de Fontainebleau, with Austria as guest country and the theme "The real, the fake". Over 250 free events are scheduled, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, in an exceptional historic setting.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): a free evening in the monument

Museum Night is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The Château de Fontainebleau will be revealing its secrets during a free nocturnal open house. Join us this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for a night out of time!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): musical visits on the program

The Château de Fontainebleau invites you to discover its magnificent gardens from June 6 to 8, 2025, for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, an event combining art, nature and heritage. Discover the program!

La Foulée Impériale: half-marathon and races for the whole family at the Château de Fontainebleau

Ready to run in the footsteps of François I and Napoleon III? Adults and children alike can challenge themselves to running races and a half-marathon in the magnificent grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau on April 6, 2025.

Hôtel Victoria in Fontainebleau, a character residence for a stay in the countryside

We're off to Fontainebleau to introduce you to the Hôtel Victoria, which invites you to stay in a complex of two bourgeois mansions steeped in history and linked by a charming private park. Just a five-minute walk from the town center, the Château and the forest, this hotel offers a peaceful, refined setting for a getaway at the gateway to Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne region.

JEMA 2025: meet the craftsmen of the Château de Fontainebleau

The Château de Fontainebleau is taking part in this new edition of the Journées des Métiers d'Art, on April 5, 2025: free events are planned for the curious.

February vacations 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau, the program for children

For the winter vacations, also known as the February vacation, the Château de Fontainebleau is coming alive with a variety of activities for young and old. Exhibitions, guided tours (especially for families), guided tours and workshops are all on the program, offering a wealth of cultural discoveries.

Fontainebleau: La Demeure Les Aiglons, a charming setting with swimming pool and spa

Looking for a charming bed & breakfast just a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne (77)? We've tested Demeure Les Aiglons, a treasure trove of spacious rooms with swimming pool and SPA, perfect for a stay between heritage and forest.

Did you know? The Théâtre Municipal de Fontainebleau is one of the most beautiful Italian-style theaters in the Ile-de-France region.

Do you know the Théâtre Municipal de Fontainebleau? This jewel in the Seine-et-Marne region boasts one of the few Italian-style theaters in the Ile-de-France region. We take you on a tour of its treasures and history.