Once again this year, the Château de Fontainebleau is opening its doors to the curious for a weekend, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025. Don't miss these lively days in the château and its grounds on September 20 and 21.
The 800-year-old château has seen a succession of the greatest kings, princes and dukes of France and Europe. The historic monument was a "family home"to the kings of France, in the same way as the Château de Rambouillet, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Château de Versailles.
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. [Read more]
The Château de Fontainebleau, which became an imperial palace after the French Revolution, was refurbished by Napoleon I, and features the only surviving Napoleonic throne room. It continued to be used by kings and emperors until the reign of Napoleon III and Eugénie!
Today, the Renaissance-style château and its grounds are popular with tourists, who come to admire the palace's 1,500 decorated and furnished rooms, as well as the various exhibitions on display. Events and celebrations throughout the year give visitors the chance to discover the palace in a whole new light.
In September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) give us the opportunity to enjoy this exceptional monument and its treasures. Discover the activities and workshops planned for this weekend of free visits.
Château de Fontainebleau
During these two exceptional days, the Château de Fontainebleau invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of its cultural, historical, architectural and artistic heritage, enabling as many people as possible to discover its knowledge and know-how.
Whether you're interested in a guided tour or a visit to a normally closed space, following in the footsteps of kings or looking for graffiti, concerts, dance performances or a vintage car exhibition, come and take advantage of these two days to (re)discover the Château de Fontainebleau from a whole new angle!
Free admission
Jardin Anglais at the Château de Fontainebleau
As part of the European Heritage Days and in partnership with the Château de Fontainebleau, join composer and santûr player Farnaz Modarresifar and the Moser String Quartet for a musical stroll that begins in the vestibule of the Chapelle de la Trinité, opposite Astrid de la Forest's work "Forêt", and continues in the Jardin Anglais for musical pauses in front of works from the exhibition "Grandeur Nature II. L'esprit de la forêt" exhibition. A pure moment of contemplation for a bucolic musical experience!
On the program:
Farnaz Modarresifar,
À l'Orée, for santûr and string quartet
(2024)
Co-commissioned by the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris
and ProQuartet - CEMC
Luigi Boccherini,
String quartet in C minor, Op.2 n°1, G.159
(1761)
I. Allegro comodo
III. Allegro
Joseph Haydn,
String Quartet in D minor, Op.76 No.2
(1797)
I. Allegro
III. Menuet Allegro - Trio
IV. Finale: Vivace assai
Ludwig van Beethoven,
String Quartet in F Major, Op.18 n°1
(1799)
I. Allegro con brio
III. Scherzo Allegro molto - Trio
IV. Allegro
Ready for a day at the Domaine des rois in Seine-et-Marne?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Château de Fontainebleau
77300 Fontainebleau
77300 Fontainebleau
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr
More information
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Château de Fontainebleau, the second home of the Kings of France
