Château de Fontainebleau: Priority Entrance Ticket
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- Gain exclusive access to Fontainebleau - the sole royal and imperial palace to have been consistently inhabited for eight hundred years
- Discover chapels, galleries, and guest quarters that were once frequented by French and foreign royalty, and marvel at Marie Antoinette's bed, Napoleon's throne, and much more!
- Stroll through more than 1500 rooms and 130 hectares of parkland and gardens, tour the museums, and imagine the life of a prince or princess raised in this magnificent place
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Feel free to indulge in watching any number of historical dramas, however, it is impossible for Keira Knightley and her colleagues to fully reenact the true essence of the past at Château de Fontainebleau. This majestic abode, which stood for eight centuries, witnessed a grand display of splendor and royal rituals. Although the walls remain silent, they vividly portray the glory and extravagance of the French monarchy in its heyday. Opt for Priority Entrance to skip the queues, just as the royal inhabitants would have.
Surrounded by 130 hectares of beautiful parks and gardens, Château de Fontainebleau has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, with the earliest mention found in a royal charter back in 1137. Exploring this place allows you to experience the imperial ambiance.
The lavish decoration of the royal suites, specifically crafted for Napoleon III's Court, will surely impress you. Behold the bed of Marie Antoinette, the throne of Napoleon, and François Gérard's 1807 painting of Empress Josephine wearing her coronation attire. Wander through the halls where the court mingled, chatted, and paraded, and explore three extravagant chapels and four fine art collections.
Napoleon personally renovated the Château following the revolution in 1814 and, in his memoirs, he described it as "the rightful residence of royalty." Louis XIII enjoyed a joyful youth here, where he acquired the skills of hunting, playing tennis, and drawing. Featuring more than 1500 rooms, Château de Fontainebleau remains a stunning labyrinth of French elegance, history, and architectural splendor.
