
Royal Fontainebleau in one day
Fontainebleau • One-Day City Plan
This itinerary covers the main royal heritage sites of Fontainebleau in one day. The route begins at the Church of Saint Louis, a 17th-century church built by Louis XIV with a remarkable organ and altar. The centerpiece is the Palace of Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by French monarchs for seven centuries. The day concludes with a stroll through the palace's 130-hectare gardens, featuring Europe's largest formal parterre. The palace is closed on Tuesdays and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. Advance ticket purchase is recommended during peak season.
Overview
Planning a day in Fontainebleau? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Fontainebleau in one day — 3 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 5h 31min to visit 3 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €92: about €17 on entrance tickets, and roughly €75 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
Your Day Timeline — Royal Fontainebleau in one day
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Fontainebleau Church of Saint Louis
A 17th-century church built in 1661 by Louis XIV and his mother Anne of Austria. The interior contains a high altar from the château's Chapel of the Trinity with a bronze gilt tabernacle by sculptor F…
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Palace of Fontainebleau
The only French royal palace continuously inhabited for seven centuries, from the 12th to the 19th century. With over 1,500 rooms across 130 hectares of parkland, it served 34 kings and 2 emperors. Hi…
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Park and Gardens of Fontainebleau Palace
130 hectares of historic gardens surrounding the palace, encompassing three distinct garden styles spanning 400 years. Includes the Grand Parterre (the largest formal garden in Europe at 14 hectares,…
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