Place to visit
Palace of Fontainebleau, France: what it is and when to go
Palace of Fontainebleau is a palace in Fontainebleau, France (Château de Fontainebleau) (Melun). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in France on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Palace in Fontainebleau, France · History
- Local name
- Château de Fontainebleau
- Where
- France · Place Charles de Gaulle, 77300, Fontainebleau
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 44 km as the crow flies
- Website
- chateaudefontainebleau.fr
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 48.40239, 2.70008
What it is and where
Palace of Fontainebleau is a palace in Fontainebleau, France (Château de Fontainebleau) (Melun). It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in France on this site.
It is in Melun, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.40239, 2.70008; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 44 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palace of Fontainebleau is March to October.
- JanPossible8:32
- FebPossible9:57
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time15:00
- JunBest time15:52
- JulBest time15:31
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:56
- DecPossible8:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Petit Mont ChauvetProtected area in France1.7 km
- Tour du Massif de FontainebleauHiking2.4 km
- Isabelle FountainHydraulic monument in the forest of Fontainebleau, France2.5 km
- Mont MerleProtected area in France2.6 km
- Dorly FountainHydraulic monument in the forest of Fontainebleau, France2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palace of Fontainebleau?
It is a palace in Fontainebleau, France (Château de Fontainebleau in the local language). It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in France on this site.
When is the best time to visit Palace of Fontainebleau?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.
How do you get to Palace of Fontainebleau?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 44 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Petit Mont Chauvet, Tour du Massif de Fontainebleau, Isabelle Fountain. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Melun36 places to see in and around Melun, France: Palace of Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Corbeil Cathedral. Best time: March to October.
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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