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Concierge guides to Fontainebleau Tickets
Practical, concierge-written guides to visiting Fontainebleau Tickets: timing, transport, comparisons and FAQs.
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The Best Time to Visit Château de Fontainebleau
A guide to seasons, crowds, the best time of day to arrive and the all-important Tuesday closure at France's eight-century royal palace.
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How to Get to Château de Fontainebleau from Paris
The simple route from Paris — the line R train from Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau-Avon, the bus to the gate, and driving via the A6.
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What to See Inside Château de Fontainebleau
The Gallery of Francis I, the Napoleon apartments and museum, the ballroom and the gardens — what to prioritise and in what order.
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The Gardens and Park of Château de Fontainebleau
The Grand Parterre, the carp pond, the English and Diana gardens, and the forest beyond — all free and open daily.
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Napoleon at Château de Fontainebleau
The Emperor's favourite palace — the throne room, the abdication, the Musée Napoléon Ier, and the farewell on the Cour des Adieux.