The first foundations of the Palace dated from the 12th century. King Philippe Auguste, Saint Louis and then during the Renaissance with King François 1, the palace underwent its most spectacular transformations. Fontainebleau palace spreads across four main court yards. The diversity of the buildings is testimony of the successive constructions undertaken from the 16th until the 19th century. You will start this visit in crossing the gate of honour to access to the white horse courtyard with its famous horseshoe stair case built in 1634 which drive you to the State & Private Apartments and Galleries of which the most famous : Francois I gallery. All the rooms are lavishly furnished with furniture of the Renaissance and Napoleon period and recently renovated. The Throne room is unique in France. Your guide will either guide you inside the Palace or provide an audio-guide in your language to follow this visit of one of the most spectacular and splendid palace of France.

You will visit the State Apartments with its 8 rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the King and Queens’ apartments, the Royal Chapel and the Royal Opera Opera. Your visit in the castle is with an audio-guide in your language. Beyond the chateau, stretch the gardens and the park. You will see the Grand Perspective which draws the eye to the horizon with its Latona and Apollo fountains. You will stroll to the north and south parterres full of flowers. You will see the various groves in the gardens : the Baldroom and the Colonnade, the Enceladus…and some others our guide will let you discover. On Saturday and Sunday from April to October there is Musical Fountains show. Every Tuesdays, from 6 of May to 24 of June as well. For other dates, there are Musical Gardens. Both are included in the price. Stroll around the fountains and admire the water jets, explore the groves while enjoying live music concert from Lully the most famous Versailles musical composer from the 17th century.