Palace of Fontainebleau

Château de Fontainebleau

www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr
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With over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens, Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to have been …

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Jan 24, 2025
I've been to Paris a few times but had not traveled to Fontainebleau previously. On this trip, decided to take the train from Paris to the palace. The train was very convenient and not too long at …Full review by CodyDC
Dec 26, 2024
Of all the chateaux we visited on our trip to France, I think I would say that Château de Fontainebleau was one of the best maintained and extravagantly furnished (not counting Versailles, though I t…Full review by Melissa G
Dec 23, 2024
Opulent rooms and furnishings. The tour is amazing and the Chateau and its gardens are definitely worth a day trip from Paris.Full review by Melissa K
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The architecture and decor of the Fontainebleau palace exerted considerable influence on the artistic evolution not only of France but also o…
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The Château de Fontainebleau, a former hunting lodge, is a real mix of styles. In 1528, François brought in Italian artists and craftsm…
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I plan to be in Fontainebleau in March 2020. Is the chateau under construction and are there areas that will be closed?
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Yes they are under construction but it doesn’t limit what you can see
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Are dogs allowed in the grounds?
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On the site it says dogs are not allowed in the courtyard or garden
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Is it necessary to pre-book an admission ticket for chateau de Fountainebleau for Sunday 2 June, or will we be able to …
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Is it necessary to pre-book an admission ticket for chateau de Fountainebleau for Sunday 2 June, or will we be able to walk up for admission?
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Sorry but I am a traveler like you - we walked up and bought a ticket - I assume you can too
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I will be visiting next week and plan to visit the chateau, gardens and forest. Trying to plan a meal somewhere during that …
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I will be visiting next week and plan to visit the chateau, gardens and forest. Trying to plan a meal somewhere during that time. Are there restaurants on the grounds of the Chateau, or do I go into the town for a meal?
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i think that they do have a cafe inside but "town" is just outside, with loads of eateries well within 5 mins walk.
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Answer by Weng Kee L · Oct 16, 2018
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