Boat trip · Château – Étang aux Carpes

Rowing boats on the Étang aux Carpes

Row out to the pavilion in the middle of the carp pond for the full view of the château – electric boats are available too.

What	Boat trip
Ages	Under-12s must wear a life jacket and be with an adult; free under 3.
Where	Château – Étang aux Carpes
Address	Landing stage in front of the château, avenue de Maintenon, 77300 Fontainebleau
Season and hours	1 April–31 October, 10:30–18:00; in October closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Season ends 31 October 2026.

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Checked on fontainebleau-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.