Museum · Château
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Château de Fontainebleau
Some forty sovereigns lived here, from Philippe Auguste to Napoleon III: Marie-Antoinette's Turkish boudoir, Napoleon's apartments and the horseshoe staircase of his farewells – and the visit is free for anyone under 26.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Free under 26. |
| Where | Château |
| Address | Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau |
| Season and hours | 1 October–31 March: Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 09:30–17:00, last entry 16:15; closed Tuesdays, 1 January and 25 December. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (except July and August). |
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Checked on fontainebleau-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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