Château de Fontainebleau is open daily (except Tuesdays) and closed on some special dates (Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25).
2. Unlimited timeslots - visitors can enter at any time during the attraction's operating hours. The following hours are for reference only, please check the actual schedule on the day of your visit. Some sub-attractions may close early or remain closed on certain days.
October–March, 09:30–17:00, last admission at 16:15
April–September, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM, last admission at 5:15 PM
3. The castle offers free admission on the following days: the first Sunday of every month except July and August; European Museum Night (May 23, 2026), Art History Festival (June 5-7, 2026), and European Heritage Days (September 19-20, 2026).
4. Free admission applies to: children under 18, EU residents aged 18–25, visitors with disabilities, the unemployed, holders of French education certificates, etc. For specific eligibility details, please refer to the official website. Free admission visitors must present valid ID on the day of visit.
5. On April 18 and 19, 2026, the castle will host special activities, and this admission ticket does not grant access to the castle.
Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;Fontainebleau Palace Ticket gate;Château de Fontainebleau, 77300 Fontainebleau;Time of use;09:30~17:00(Oct 1–Dec 24 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~18:00(Apr 1–30 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Last entry at 5:15 PM);09:30~17:00(Jan 2–Mar 31 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~17:00(Dec 26–31 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~18:00(May 2–Sep 30 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 17:15)
Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.
Location of use
Fontainebleau Palace Ticket gate
Château de Fontainebleau, 77300 Fontainebleau
Time of use
09:30~17:00(Oct 1–Dec 24 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~18:00(Apr 1–30 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Last entry at 5:15 PM);09:30~17:00(Jan 2–Mar 31 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~17:00(Dec 26–31 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 16:15);09:30~18:00(May 2–Sep 30 (Mon, Wed–Sun): Entry ends at 17:15)