Once again this year, the Château de Fontainebleau is opening its doors to the curious for a weekend, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. Don't miss these lively days in the château and its grounds on September 21 and 22.
The 800-year-old château has seen a succession of the greatest kings, princes and dukes of France and Europe. The historic monument was a "family home"to the kings of France, in the same way as the Château de Rambouillet, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Château de Versailles.
Château de Fontainebleau, the second home of the Kings of France
The Château de Fontainebleau invites you to discover its spaces and its history. Come and admire this superb château, with its medieval and classical styles, and its ornate gardens covering more than 130 hectares. [Read more]
The Château de Fontainebleau, which became an imperial palace after the French Revolution, was refurbished by Napoleon I, and features the only surviving Napoleonic throne room. It continued to be used by kings and emperors until the reign of Napoleon III and Eugénie!
Today, the Renaissance-style château and its grounds are popular with tourists, who come to admire the palace's 1,500 decorated and furnished rooms, as well as the various exhibitions on display. Events and celebrations throughout the year give visitors the chance to discover the palace in a whole new light.
In September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) give us the opportunity to enjoy this exceptional monument and its treasures. Discover the activities and workshops planned for this weekend of free visits.
Château de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau opens its doors free of charge for this year's European Heritage Days. On the program: themed and unusual guided tours, meetings with art craftsmen, an introduction to Jeu de Paume.
Tickets for the day's guided tours are distributed at the Château's central kiosk from 9.30 am for morning tours and 1 pm for afternoon tours. Free admission.
The full program is available on the Château de Fontainebleau website.
Jardin Anglais at the Château de Fontainebleau
As part of the Heritage Days and the European MERITA project, and in partnership with the Château de Fontainebleau, join the Karski Quartet for a musical stroll through the Jardin Anglais in the park of the Château de Fontainebleau: a pure moment of contemplation for a bucolic musical experience!
Program:
Ensemble of folk melodies inspired by nature
Szymon Laks, String Quartet No. 4 - 2nd movement (1962)
Grazyna Bacewicz, String Quartet No. 4 - 1st movement (1951)
Danish String Quartet, Wood Works (2014)
Szymon Laks, String Quartet No. 4 - 4th movement (1962)
Antonín Dvořák, String Quartet No. 13 op. 106 - Finale (1895)
The walk lasts 1h15 and consists of four stops. The meeting point is the Cour de la Fontaine in the Jardin Anglais. In the event of rain, an alternative venue is the Chapelle de la Trinité.
This bal(l)ade is offered as part of the European project MERITA - Where chamber music, cultural heritage and talent meet
Winner of the Creative Europe - European Platforms 2021 competition, MERITA is an online and offline platform for musicians, mentors, historic houses and concert organizers, aimed at reinvigorating the classical music tradition in Europe. It is co-financed by the European Union.
MERITA strives to increase the visibility and circulation of emerging European string quartets, while highlighting cultural heritage sites across Europe. Together, the members of the MERITA platform create opportunities to redefine performance, reach a wider audience and foster an artistic link between tradition and innovation.
www.meritaplatform.eu
Ready for a day at the Domaine des rois in Seine-et-Marne?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Château de Fontainebleau
77300 Fontainebleau
77300 Fontainebleau
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr
More information
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Château de Fontainebleau, the second home of the Kings of France
